Space · Challenge 18 of 25 · about 7 min
Decompose a Rocket
Break an original rocket silhouette into familiar two-dimensional shapes.
Your challenge
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Curriculum details
- Curriculum code
- VC2M4SP02
- Strand
- Space
- Focus
- Approximate a composite object using familiar shapes.
Interactive visual
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Visual Trick
Draw imaginary cut lines
Break a complicated outline into familiar smaller shapes.
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Step 1
Draw an imaginary line below the rocket nose.
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Step 2
Separate the rectangle body and triangle nose.
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Step 3
Separate the two right-triangle fins and highlight two circular windows.
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Step 4
Move all six pieces apart.
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Step 5
Reassemble the pieces into the rocket.
Your answer
Worked explanation
Why the answer makes sense
- The body is approximated by one rectangle and the nose by one triangle.
- The two fins are right triangles and the two windows are circles.
- The exact collection is 1 rectangle, 1 triangle, 2 right triangles and 2 circles.
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