Similar Triangles Applications Practice
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Mathematics
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are similar triangles?
Back
Similar triangles are triangles that have the same shape but may differ in size. Their corresponding angles are equal, and the lengths of their corresponding sides are proportional.
Tags
CCSS.8.G.A.2
CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the principle of proportionality in similar triangles?
Back
The principle of proportionality states that in similar triangles, the ratios of the lengths of corresponding sides are equal.
Tags
CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you find the height of an object using shadows?
Back
You can find the height of an object using shadows by setting up a proportion between the height of the object and the length of its shadow, compared to another object with a known height and shadow length.
Tags
CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the formula for finding the height of an object using similar triangles?
Back
The formula is: (Height of Object 1 / Length of Shadow 1) = (Height of Object 2 / Length of Shadow 2).
Tags
CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you solve for an unknown height using similar triangles?
Back
To solve for an unknown height, cross-multiply the known values in the proportion and then isolate the variable.
Tags
CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the relationship between the sides of similar triangles?
Back
The sides of similar triangles are in proportion, meaning that the ratio of one pair of corresponding sides is equal to the ratio of another pair of corresponding sides.
Tags
CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the angles in similar triangles?
Back
In similar triangles, all corresponding angles are equal, which is a key property that defines similarity.
Tags
CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2
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