Pythagoras’ Theorem (HSC SSCE Mathematics Standard): Quizzes
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What does Pythagoras' theorem connect in a right-angled triangle?
What does Pythagoras' theorem connect in a right-angled triangle?
The three sides
Which side of a right-angled triangle is the hypotenuse?
Which side of a right-angled triangle is the hypotenuse?
The side opposite the right angle
What does Pythagoras' theorem state about the hypotenuse?
What does Pythagoras' theorem state about the hypotenuse?
Its square equals sum of squares of sides
When can you use Pythagoras' theorem?
When can you use Pythagoras' theorem?
Only for right-angled triangles
When finding the hypotenuse, what do you do with the squares of the known sides?
When finding the hypotenuse, what do you do with the squares of the known sides?
Add them together
When finding a shorter side, what operation do you use?
When finding a shorter side, what operation do you use?
Subtract then take square root
Which side is always the longest in a right-angled triangle?
Which side is always the longest in a right-angled triangle?
The hypotenuse
What is a common mistake when finding a shorter side?
What is a common mistake when finding a shorter side?
Taking square root before subtracting
A triangle has sides cm and cm. What is the hypotenuse (to 2 d.p.)?
A triangle has sides cm and cm. What is the hypotenuse (to 2 d.p.)?
10.30 cm
In which fields is Pythagoras' theorem useful?
In which fields is Pythagoras' theorem useful?
Construction, navigation, engineering