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Make your own clinometer

Materials needed :

Protractor

Clear tape

Drinking straw

Thread

Paper clip as weight Other similar objects can work.

Option 1 - Using the printout provided to read the angle.

Tip:

Make sure the thread passes through the line reading 0° when your clinometer is leveled.

Option 2 - Using a regular protractor to read the angle.

Tip:

Make sure the straw lines up with the baseline of the protractor. The straw should be aligned with 180°

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How to use the clinometer to calculate the height of a tall structure.

Additional materials: scientific calculator and carpenter’s tape

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