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A5. The “Distance or Lenght” tool

Calculate the distance between Sant Josep tower and Tabarca lighthouse GeoGebra allows you to calculate distances using segments. The map of Tabarca Island is represented in the Graphics View and the units are in meters. 1st. Activate the "Point" tool Toolbar Image and mark Sant Josep Tower. 2nd. In the previous activities, you were explained how to name objects. With the "Move" tool Toolbar Image activated and from the context menu, name the tower point "T". 3rd. Activate the "Point" tool Toolbar Image and mark Tabarca lighthouse. 4th. Activate the "Move" tool Toolbar Image and name the lighthouse point "F". 5th. Activate the "Segment" tool Toolbar Image and click on "T" and "F" points. 6th. Activate the "Move" tool Toolbar Image and name the segment "d". 7th. Activate the "Distance or Length" tool Toolbar Image, click on the segment. You will see the distance in meters. The last Toolbox contains the following tools: "Move Graphics View" Toolbar Image, "Zoom in" Toolbar Image, "Zoom out" Toolbar Image and "Delete" Toolbar Image to remove objects. You can zoom in and zoom out and move the points to improve distance measurement. The two curved arrows located in the upper right corner of the Graphics View allow you to reset the activity. If the activity is correct, you will get 10 points automatically.