Math Snippet 01: Teach Measurement Using a Rain Gauge
Rain gauges measure rainfall by collecting a small sample and measuring how deep the water is. The trouble is, we are interested in very small units - in the metric system, rainfall is measured in millimetres/millimeters. How can you accurately measure such small amounts?
Watch the video: I explain how a rain gauge amplifies the depth of water collected to make it easier to measure.
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