how to use geometry in real life?

Question

how to use it it real life events and at work

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Consider this math problem: If two car facing opposit directions start from the same spot and travel 6 miles and turn left then travel 8 miles and stop, how far apart are they? The correct answer is 20 miles. The answer is calculated in part by the pathagorean theorem a^2 + b^2 = c^2.

Have you ever seen the wizard of Oz? At the end when the scare crow gets his honorary degree he spouts of some seemingly non-sence. "The square of the unknown side of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the remaining two sides." (paraphrased) Of course with other types of triangles the formula gets more complex.

Geometry, trigonometry, and calculus are used in all kinds of professions. The basis for all of these is algebra without a good understanding of algebra these other forms of math would look like greek. Not some much for geometry, but trig and calc definately.

Answer 3

See some examples:
1. Tissue Geometry Plays Crucial Role in Breast Cell Invasion at: http://agutie.homestead.com/files/world_news_map/tissue_geometry.html
2. Nike Golf's Geometry at:
http://agutie.homestead.com/files/world_news_map/nike_golf_geometry.html
3. Mind Map of Geometry in Action at:
http://agutie.homestead.com/files/mindmap/geometry_in_action.html
4. Geometry in Action: Artery Geometry at:
http://agutie.homestead.com/files/world_news_map/artery_geometry_aneurysm.htm
5. Nazca Lines: the Hummingbird Size comparison with the Empire State Building at:
http://agutie.homestead.com/files/incas/nazca_hummingbird_1.htm
6. More at: http://www.agutie.com

Answer 4

Geometry is used in building, manufacturing and design for almost all products. A carpenter, welder, draftsman all use geometry. Remember the simple rule that says if two sides are equal in lenght and the other two opposite sides equal in length, then the diagonal measurements are the same? Well its used to make a rectangle square- in real life.

Answer 5

Think of walking in a dense forest and the only way out in terms of survival is your knowledge of geometry, trigonometry, and algebra. Could you navigate out of the forest? Absolutely! You would know the angles and relative positions of the stars at night to navigate, you could plot a course through the forest by using Trig to caluculate the angle between the horizon and the Sun.

Geometry also defines the structures of other natural formations you might encounter, say a cave- you could calculate its relative size by knowing several dimensions- whether it would be suitable for habitation, etc.

Answer 6

an example would be if you were building a house.. you need to know how to calculate area (lengthx width)to determine how much paint to buy or how many floor tiles to tile your kitchen..
if your new house has a pool you need to calculate the volume (length x width x depth)
to know how big to make the filter , and, later to add the right amount of chemicals.
these are simple examples.. i know you can think of many more.

Answer 7

Surveyors use geometry to calculate areas of land and heights of objects.

Answer 8

Think of how construction is - especially roof or truss construction. Both are made up of triangles and other geometric shapes.

Another application would be in the military. Snipers have to use it in order to hit their targets.

A third application would be in fire fighting. Officers have to set up strategic points to fight the flames.

Answer 9

geometry & trig are used extensively in engineering. everything from electrical currents to stealth technologies.

Answer 10

Build a house, put up a fence, place a ladder so you don't fall... lots of uses!

Answer 11

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