Understanding Right Triangle Properties

The video tutorial introduces right triangles, focusing on their components: legs and hypotenuse. It explains the concept of angles within right triangles, including special right triangles. The tutorial introduces the Greek symbol Theta for trigonometry and discusses naming triangle sides: hypotenuse, adjacent, and opposite. It emphasizes understanding how adjacent and opposite sides change based on the angle's position.

What are the two main components of a right triangle?

• Vertices and edges

• Angles and sides

• Legs and hypotenuse

• Base and height

In a special right triangle, where is the hypotenuse located?

• Between the two legs

• Adjacent to the base

• Opposite the right angle

• Next to the right angle

What is the role of the hypotenuse in trigonometry?

• It remains constant regardless of angle position

• It is always the shortest side

• It changes with the angle

• It is used to calculate angles

What symbol is used to represent angles in trigonometry?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Theta

• Gamma

What is the significance of the Greek symbol Theta in trigonometry?

• It signifies the base of the triangle

• It is a unit of measurement

• It is used to denote angles

• It represents the hypotenuse

How is the adjacent side defined in relation to the angle?

• It is the shortest side

• It is the longest side

• It is opposite the angle

• It is between the right angle and the angle

What happens to the adjacent side if the angle changes position?

• It moves with the angle

• It becomes the hypotenuse

• It remains the same

• It becomes the opposite side

Where is the opposite side located in relation to the angle?

• Next to the angle

• Directly across from the angle

• Adjacent to the hypotenuse

• Between the angle and the hypotenuse

Why is it important to label the sides of a triangle in trigonometry?

• To identify the longest side

• To correctly apply trigonometric ratios

• To distinguish between different triangles

• To measure the angles accurately

Which side is directly across from the angle in a right triangle?

• Base

• Opposite side

• Hypotenuse

• Adjacent side