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Using Airplane Space Efficiently

Provided by: NASA
Worksheets Grades 6-8, 9-12

Synopsis

  • In this resource, students will practice calculating area and volume to illustrate the difference in efficiency between old and new airplane overhead compartments.
  • Students will compare old and new overhead compartments by calculating their respective volumes and evaluating the best method of placing suitcases for maximum space usage.

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Subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Engineering
Authors: NASA
Region: Global
Languages: English

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