Shapes and Towers
Look for triangles in the pictures below.

• From the activity 'Changing Shapes' can you guess why triangles are used in these towers, bridges etc?
• Look around and find out more places where triangles are used.

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Solution

The triangles are used in the towers and bridges so as to make them strong. We know that a triangle is the strongest polygon out of all the other polygons. The angles can get changed in other polygons. However, in a triangle, the angles can not change once the triangle is built.

Disclaimer: The purpose of this section is to make the students observe their surroundings. The answer may vary from student to student based on his/her experience. It is highly recommended that the students prepare the answers on their own. The answer provided here is for reference only.

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Shapes and Towers Look for triangles in the pictures below. • From the activity 'Changing Shapes' can you guess why triangles are used in these towers, bridges etc? • Look around and find out more places where triangles are used.

Shapes and Towers
Look for triangles in the pictures below.

• From the activity 'Changing Shapes' can you guess why triangles are used in these towers, bridges etc?
• Look around and find out more places where triangles are used.