Pythagoras Theorem

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Pythagoras Theorem: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Right Angled Triangles, Pythagorean Triplets, Pythagoras Property of Right Angle Triangles, Basic Properties of Right Triangles and, Hypotenuse of Right Angle Triangles

Important Questions on Pythagoras Theorem

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The area of a right-angled triangle is 42 cm2. If its perpendicular is equal to 10 cm, find its base.

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In ABC, ABC=90° and D is a point on BC such that BDA=30° and BCA=20°. What is CAD?

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For a triangle, one of its sides is the diameter of its circumcircle. The triangle is _____.

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What is hypotenuse?

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In the given figure, if BC=3 cmAC=5 cmD is the midpoint of ABB=90° and then find the value of DC.

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ABCD is a rhombus, in which the lengths of the diagonals AC and BD are 6 cm and 8 cm respectively, Find k, if the perimeter of the rhombus ABCD is k cm.

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Calculate x.

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In the adjacent figure, DCAC, ABAC. If AC=12 cm, DC=AB=8 cm and DB bisects AC at O, then determine the length of DB.

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Find p2.

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Screen size is defined by the distance between two diagonally opposite corners of screen. A manufacturer can make rectangular display screens as per clients' demands. A client purchased a display screen of size 70 units from the manufacturer last year. For an upgrade, he wants the same type of screen with larger display. What are the possible dimensions of the screen purchased by the client last year?

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Which of the following can be the sides of a right triangle?

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In the figure given below, find the area of the triangle.

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In the adjoining figure, PQQR and QRRS also QR= 6 cm, PQ= RS= 4 cm. Find the length of PS, if PS bisects QR at O.

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Triangle ABC is right-angled at A and AD is perpendicular to BC. If BD =7.5 cm and DC =10 cm, then what is AD equal to?

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5 examples of application of Pythagoras Theorem in real life.

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Write atleast 10 Pythagorean triplets.

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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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