Nets and Wire Frames
applied
Explore the geometry of items like these - Explore the mathematical principles and create your own unique investigation.
Introduction
There is a lot to explore here, such as the angles and lengths of metal, but what if you were to develop a function that takes a side length and calculates the total metal required? Could you recreate this in 3D on GeoGebra with vector equations of lines? All just in the spirit of mathematical exploration.
Guiding Questions
- What mathematical models apply to this situation?
- What data do you need to collect and how will you analyze it?
- What assumptions are you making in your mathematical model?
- How can you validate your mathematical conclusions?
- What are the limitations of your approach?
Key Mathematical Concepts
3D Geometry
Engineering
Nets
Visualization