Fuel Consumption Calculator
- Author:
- Judah L Schwartz
- Topic:
- Algebra, Arithmetic, Arithmetic Operations, Geometry, Volume
How far can you drive on a 'SQUARE' centimeter of gasoline?
In the European Union fuel consumption of automobiles is measured in litres/100 km.
Litres are a measure of VOLUME; Kilometers are a measure of length.
Therefore, the measurement unit associated with litres/100 km is an AREA.
In the US fuel consumption of vehicles is measured in miles/gallon.
Gallons are a measure of VOLUME; Miles are a measure of length.
Therefore, the measurement unit associated with miles/gallon is 1/AREA.
How can you interpret this area?
What questions could / would you ask your students based on this applet?