Exploring the Pythagorean Theorem through Cartoon Adventures

On a quiet Sunday morning, a giant robot attacks the City of Angels. Professor Pogo and his students respond to a distress call from the mayor's office. They devise a plan to trip the robot using a rope tied between a parking meter and a fire hydrant. By applying the Pythagorean theorem, they calculate the necessary rope length. The plan succeeds, and the robot falls, saving the city. The video demonstrates the practical application of the Pythagorean theorem in problem-solving.

What triggered the call to Professor Poco and his students?

• A school project

• A city parade

• A giant robot attack

• A science fair

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What was the initial plan to stop the robot?

• Hacking its system

• Building a bigger robot

• Tripping it with a rope

• Using a giant magnet

Who was behind the robot attack?

• The city mayor

• An alien invasion

• A rival school

• Tommyrot

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Which theorem was used to calculate the rope length?

• The Pythagorean Theorem

• The Theory of Evolution

• Newton's Law of Motion

• Einstein's Theory of Relativity

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What was the height of the parking meter?

• 2 feet

• 5 feet

• 3 feet

• 4 feet

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How far was the fire hydrant from the parking meter?

• 3 feet

• 4 feet

• 5 feet

• 6 feet

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What was the calculated length of the rope needed?

• 7 feet

• 6 feet

• 5 feet

• 4 feet

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What forms a right angle in the scenario?

• The parking meter and the robot

• The rope and the fire hydrant

• The sidewalk and the meter

• The robot's legs

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How did the robot get defeated?

• It was dismantled by the students

• It was reprogrammed

• It ran out of power

• It tripped over the rope

Who saved the day?

• A superhero

• The police department

• Professor Poco and his students

• The city mayor

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