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Understanding Pythagorean Theorem and Its Applications by Rajyalakshmi

The document defines and explains the Pythagorean theorem, which states that in a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. Several examples are provided to demonstrate how to use the theorem to calculate missing side lengths in right triangles. Real-world applications of the Pythagorean theorem are also described, such as using it to determine the height of a ladder leaning against a wall or the diagonal length of a rectangular field. The theorem is widely applicable in areas like construction, navigation, carpentry, sports, and technology.

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Understanding Pythagorean Theorem and Its Applications by Rajyalakshmi

The document defines and explains the Pythagorean theorem, which states that in a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. Several examples are provided to demonstrate how to use the theorem to calculate missing side lengths in right triangles. Real-world applications of the Pythagorean theorem are also described, such as using it to determine the height of a ladder leaning against a wall or the diagonal length of a rectangular field. The theorem is widely applicable in areas like construction, navigation, carpentry, sports, and technology.

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Understanding Pythagorean

Theorem and its


Applications
Definition:
In a right triangle, the square of
the length of the hypotenuse is
equal to the sum of the squares
of the lengths of the other two
sides.
is a right triangle. A
Reason: one of the three
angles of a triangle is 90.
That is, right angle is at
vertex B.

B C
What are the sides of A
right ?
Answer: AB, BC and CA
are the sides of right
triangle.

B C
What is the side opposite A
to right angle in right
and what is it called?
Answer: The side
opposite to right angle in
right is AC and it is
called hypotenuse. C
B
What is the square of the A
length of the hypotenuse
in right ?
Answer:

B C
What is the sum of the A
squares of the lengths of
the other two sides, i.e.,
AB and BC in right ?
Answer:

B C
Now, by Pythagorean A
theorem, in a right ,
=

B C
Some numerical problems on Pythagorean theorem
Q: In right if AB = and BC = , find AC.
Answer: In right , AB = and BC = . A
In right by Pythagorean theorem,
=
=

Therefore, AC = 5 cm
B C
Q: In right if AB = and AC = , find BC.
Answer: In right , AB = and AC = .
In right by Pythagorean theorem,
A
=
=

Therefore, BC = 4 cm
B C
Some real life applications of Pythagorean
theorem
Q: A ladder is leaning against a wall. The base
P
is 5 meters from the wall, and the ladder is 8

s
meters long. How high up the wall does the

er
et
m
ladder reach?

=8
r

Height of the wall


de
Answer: Let PQ be the height of the wall.

ad
l
he
PR be the length of the ladder. PR = 8 meters.

t
of
th
RQ be the distance between the foot of the

ng
Le
ladder and the foot of the wall. RQ = 5 meters.
As the wall is always perpendicular to the 5 meters
R Q
ground, the wall makes an angle of 90º with the
ground.
So,
In right , PR = 8 m and RQ = 5 m.
P
By Pythagorean theorem, =
=

Height of the wall


de
ad
l
het
of
th
ng
Le
Therefore, the height of the wall is 6.24 m.
R Q
Q: A rectangular field has sides of 9 meters and
12 meters. What is the length of the diagonal?
P S
Answer: Let QR be the length of the

9 meters
rectangular
field.
PQ be the breadth of the rectangular field.
And, PR be the length of the diagonal of the
Q 12 meters R
rectangular field.
In a rectangle, the length and breadth are
perpendicular.
So,
Let’s find the length of the diagonal PR.
Now, from right , by Pythagorean theorem, P S
=

9 meters
=
=
=
Q 12 meters R

Therefore, the length of the diagonal of the


rectangular field is 15 meters.
Q: An airplane travels 400 miles east and then
300 miles north. What is the straight-line
distance between the starting and ending C

points?

300 miles North


Answer: Let’s assume the airplane starts at
point A and stops at point C.
From the point A, it has travelled towards East
for a distance of about 400 miles.
B
And, at point B, it changed its direction and A 400 miles East

travelled towards North for a distance of about


300 miles.
So,
And, AC is the distance between starting and
ending points of Airplane.
From right ABC, by Pythagorean theorem,
= C

300 miles North


le s
mi
50

A 400 miles East B

Therefore, the straight-line distance between


starting and ending points is 50 miles.
Some more real life applications of Pythagorean
theorem
Construction: Ensures buildings are structurally sound by
calculating diagonal supports.
Navigation: Helps determine distances in maps or GPS,
like how far you'll travel if you drive straight from point A
to point B.
Carpentry: Ensures precise angles and measurements for
crafting furniture, stairs, or any wooden structures.
Sports: Measures distances on playing fields or courts,
helping athletes understand their performance metrics.
Technology: Used in designing screens (TV, computer) to
ensure the diagonal size fits the width and height
I hope you’ve
understood the
Pythagorean theorem
and its importance in our
Thank you
real life.

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