Expt #9

Date:

Title: Area of an irregularly shaped object

Aim: To determine the area of an irregularly shaped object.

Materials: Graph Paper, Pencil

Procedure:
1. Place a graph paper on a flat surface.
2. Place a hand on the graph paper and trace the outline.
3. Count the number of 1cm squares inside the outline. {squares that are half or more are
counted as one.}

Results and Observations:

PLACE GRAPH WITH OUTLINE HERE

Discussion:
1. No double lines or eraser marks in the graph diagram. (1 mark)
2. Place ticks for squares counted as 1. (1 mark)
3. Place crosses for squares not counted. (1 mark)
4. Place numbering in each square you counted. (1 mark)
5. What basic quantity is used to calculate area? (1 mark)
6. What is the SI unit for area? (1 mark)
7. Calculate the area of your hand. (2 marks)
8. Convert your answer to SI units. (2 marks)

Reflection:

Conclusion: