Pythagoras Theorem

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Pythagoras Theorem: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Pythagoras Theorem, Right Angled Triangles, Distance between Two Points, Pythagorean Triplets, Pythagoras Property of Right Angle Triangles and, Application of Pythagorean Triplets in Geometry

Important Questions on Pythagoras Theorem

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If length of AP is given as x and AB=a,BC=a,CA=b

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Use trigonometry to express x in terms of A and b. Hence show that a2=b2+c2-2bccosA .

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If length of AP is given as x and AB=a,BC=a,CA=b

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Use the Pythagorean theorem to write two expressions for CP. Hence show that b2-x2=a2-(c-x)2.

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Label length AP as x. Hence label length PB in terms of c and x.

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Copy the triangle ABC, with the altitude through C meeting AB at right angles at point P.

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Consider a right triangle, given below:

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Find the value of x.

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The sum of acute angles in a right-angled triangle is always equal to _____°.

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A pole of height 10 m stands in front of a house of height 18 m. If the distance between the pole and the house is 15 m, then find the distance between their tops in m.

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Determine whether or not the triangles with the following sides are right-angled triangle:

11.2, 7.5, 8.3

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Determine whether or not the triangles with the following sides are right-angled triangle:

10,10,200

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Determine whether or not the triangles with the following sides are right-angled triangle:

10 m , 24 m , 26 m

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Determine whether or not the triangles with the following sides are right-angled triangle:

9 cm , 40 cm , 41 cm

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Find the length of the unknown side in the following right-angled triangle. Round your answers to 1 decimal point.      [Enter the value excluding units]

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Find the length of the unknown side in the following right-angled triangle. Round your answers to 1 decimal point.      [Enter the value excluding units]

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Find the length of the unknown side in the following right-angled triangle. Round your answers to 1 decimal point.      [Enter the value excluding units]

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Find the length of the unknown side in the following right-angled triangle. Round your answers to 1 decimal point.      [Enter the value excluding units]

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In ΔPSR, PSR=90°. Q is a point on RS such that PQ=10 cm, QS=6 cm, RQ=9 cm. Then, the length of PR is

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The hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle is 20 cm and the ratio of its other two sides is 4:3. The length of the sides are

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In ΔABC, A=90°, AB=5 cm, CA=12 cm, then the hypotenuse is equal to

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The distance between two pillars of heights 35 m and 50 m is 20 m. Find the distance of their tops in m.

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A ladder of length 15 m is leaning against a window which is 12 m from the ground. The ladder is placed on the window on the other side of the road which is 9 m from the ground. Find the breadth of the road in m.

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