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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.

Video Examples: Acute and Obtuse Angles in Geometry
 

Example of Height

Solved Example on Height

Ques: 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
Vertical
Distance
Two-Dimensional Figure
Three-Dimensional Figure
Triangle