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The Pythagoras theorem is used to find the longest side of a right angled triangle (2D form) or the longest diagonal that can fit in a cuboid (3D form). The 2D form is this:
If you have a right angled triangle then you call the longest side c and the shorter sides a and b. The Pythagoras theorem says that a^2 + b^2 = c^2 .
eg. say you have a right angled triangle and the two short sides a 3 and 4 cm, then you know that as a^2 + b^2 = c^2, 3^2 + 4^2 = c^2 so 9 + 16 = d^2 so 25 = d^2 and then you know that d, the longest side of the right anlged triangle, is 5 (the square root of 25)
The 3D form is that if you have a cuboid (rectangular prism) and you call the length a, the width b, the height c and the longest diagonal that can fit in the box d then a^2 + b^2 + c^2 = d^2
eg. say you have a cuboid with a length of 3 cm, a width of 4 cm and a height of 12 cm then you know that as a^2 + b^2 + c^2 = d^2, 3^2 + 4^2 + 12^2 = d^2 so 9 + 16 + 144 = d^2 so 169 = d^2 so 13 = d (13 is the square root of 169)
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Who invented the Pythagorean theory?
Pythagoras i think you mean "Pythagoras' theorem" and it was invented by a man named Pythagoras
Who made Pythagoras?
Well, Pythagoras being a person, would have to have been made by another two persons. Unless you're referring to Pythagoras's theorem, in which I'd have to say Pythagoras. His theory was later proved by one of his followers.
What was the cause of Pythagoras death?
IT is believed that Pythagoras fled from the city to Metapontum and died of self-starvation. Another theory is that he was killed along with his followers. There is no accurate account of his death, however.
WHO DISAGREE THE PYTHAGORAS THEOREM?
Pythagoras' theorem is only a theory because when the sides of a right angle triangle are equal then the length of its hypotenuse will be an irrational number which can't be finally determined.
What was the light theory by Pythagoras?
Pythagoras believed that light consisted of beams that came from a person's eyes. He thought that the sense of sight occurred when those beams touched the object a person was looking at.
Who invented the Pythagorean theory?
Pythagoras i think you mean "Pythagoras' theorem" and it was invented by a man named Pythagoras
What was Pythagoras best recommended for?
The Pythagorean Theory
Who develop a theory about right triangles?
Pythagoras
What were Pythagoras' fields?
Mostly geometry and number theory.
Pythagoras was author of which scientific theory?
Pythagorean Theorum
Who developed a theory about right triangles in ancient Greece?
Pythagoras
Important incidents in the life of Pythagoras?
From his theory our work is easier.
Who made Pythagoras?
Well, Pythagoras being a person, would have to have been made by another two persons. Unless you're referring to Pythagoras's theorem, in which I'd have to say Pythagoras. His theory was later proved by one of his followers.
Greek mathematician who made use of radical expression in his theory?
pythagoras
What jobs use Pythagoras theory?
archeology, building, stuff like that
Why the Pythagorean Theory got his name?
the Pythagorean Theorem got its name from the man Pythagoras who came up with the theory.
What are some math questions linked to Pythagoras's theory?
a2+b2=c2
