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Right triangles are very important in our world today. This is because dimensions intersect at right angles. In physics, triangle geometry is extremely important so that vectors of multidimensional direction can be split into components, which can be used to calculate trajectory of flying objecting and all sorts of other motion.
Without right triangle geometry, things like engineering, video games, and computer graphics could not exist as we know them today!
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Indeed -and the right-angle triangle also gives us the three Trigonometrical Ratios vital not only to basic geometry of physical solids and surfaces, but also in such fields as Harmonic Analysis for acoustics, electrical principles etc.
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Can a triangle have two right angles?
No.
Greek mathematician known for his theories in geometry?
You're probably referring to Euclid, whose theories on geometry are still used today, hence "Euclidean Geometry". If it's not Euclid , Pythagoras was also quite well-known for maths, geometry and the like. You're probably referring to Euclid, whose theories on geometry are still used today, hence "Euclidean Geometry". If it's not Euclid , Pythagoras was also quite well-known for maths, geometry and the like.
How do you use Euclid's elements today?
Euclid's Elements is the basis of most geometry taught in schools today.
Much of what is still taught today in geometry came from Euclid's works?
True
Today high school students study geometry that is based on the ideas of an ancient greek mathematician?
euclid
