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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