Pythagoras Theorem Presented By Harbhajan Singh GSS Bhogpur(Boys)
Pythagoras Theorem
According to Pythagoras Theorem, the sum of squares of altitude and base of a right angle triangle is equals to square of its hypotenuse.
What is Right Angle Triangle Right angle triangle is the triangle whose one of the angle out of three is equals to 90°.e.g.In following figure the angle A equals to 90°. B
A
C
Sides of Triangle Base Height or Altitude Hypotenuse Base: - Side attached with the given angle other than hypotenuse Altitude: - Side in front of given angle Hypotenuse: - Side opposite of right angle
Identification of Sides
Hypotenuse Altitude
ө Base
Formula
2
2
2
(Hypotenuse) = (Base) + (Altitude)