A Question of Scale

Age 14 to 16
Challenge Level

These activities will test your knowledge of powers of 10 in scientific contexts. 
Will you be able to judge the length of the physical objects, with sizes ranging from 1 Angstrom to 1 million km?
 

The NRICH Project aims to enrich the mathematical experiences of all learners. To support this aim, members of the NRICH team work in a wide range of capacities, including providing professional development for teachers wishing to embed rich mathematical tasks into everyday classroom practice.
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