Parallax Worksheet

  1.  
    1. Describe how the pencil moved against background objects:



    2. Quantify the change in parallax when pencil was nearer: (If you do not understand this question, read the instructions again before you ask for help.)







    3. Quantify the change in parallax when pencil was farther:







  2. (No written response needed)
  3.  
    1. Distance at which parallax became undetectable:



    2. Express your thoughts as to the usefulness of parallax at different distances. Is there a limit to measuring the parallax of an object?







  4. Is the measurement of the baseline connected to the distance at which parallax becomes impossible to determine? Can you explain this?

     

     

     

     


  5. parallax diagram
  6. Which scenario is most desirable: _________
    Why?







    Which scenario is most feasible: _________
    Why?