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Year 9 - Maths

Astrophysicist

Maths in the workplace

Unit Summary

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Lesson Summary

You will learn to understand how maths is used by astrophysicists.

Key Notes

  • It may not be practical to physically land on different planets
  • It is possible to use trigonometry to determine terrain features
  • This is done by using the position of the sun and the length of the shadows cast by different objects

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Astrophysicist: An astrophysicist tries to understand the universe and its contents by applying the laws of physics.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may not be convinced that a right angled triangle is formed.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.

It may not be practical to physically land on different planets. It is possible to use trigonometry to determine terrain features.

2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Astrophysicist'

An astrophysicist tries to understand the universe and its contents by applying the laws of physics. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.

3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.

Mistake: Pupils may not be convinced that a right angled triangle is formed. Correction: For the model, we assume that the terrain feature is perpendicular to the surface.

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