| Activity: The Art Gallery Problem | |||
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| Description: | The question of where patrons should stand to enjoy the best view of a painting is one that art gallery curators must consider on a regular basis. For this activity, we will consider a painting that is 2 meters in height that is placed 1 meter above the average person’s eye level. At what distance from the wall should the average person stand in order to get the best view?
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| Technology Type: | TI-Nspire | ||
| Author: | Texas Instruments | ||
| Language: | English | ||
| Cost: | Does not require payment for use | ||
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