Height
Definition of Height

• Vertical Distance from the top of an object or figure to its base is called Height.

More about Height

• In a geometric figure, Height is also called as altitude.

Examples of Height

Solved Example on Height

Carol used clips to measure the Height of a toy. About how many clips she would use to measure its height?

Choices:
A. 2 clips
B. 3 clips
C. 5 clips
D. 4 clips
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Step 1: The Height of a toy is about 3 clips as shown in the figure below.

Related Terms for Height

• Base
• Distance
• Three-Dimensional Figure
• Two-Dimensional Figure
• Vertical

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