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pythogaras theorem

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In geometry, a hypotenuse is the ___________ side of a right-angled triangle, the side __________ to the right angle

a)

Shortest, next

b)

Right, perpendicular

c)

Longest, Opposite

d)

Shortest, Opposite

2.

Suppose a triangle with sides 10, 24, and 26 are given, which of these is the Hypotenuse?

a)

26

b)

10

c)

24

3.

Pythagoras theorem states that “In a right-angled Triangle __________________________________________"

a)

the sum hypotenuse side is equal to the sum of squares of the other two sides

b)

the hypotenuse side is equal to the other two sides

c)

the square of the hypotenuse side is not equal to the sum of squares of the other two sides

d)

the square of the hypotenuse side is equal to the sum of squares of the other two sides

4.

If ABC form a right-angled Triangle, recall the Pythogoras theorem and choose the right formula.

a)

c2 = a2 + b2

b)

b2 = c2 - a2

c)

b2 = (ac)2

d)

a2 = b2 + c2

5.

If a ladder leans against a tree at the height of 6 ft and the ground distance from the ladder to the tree is 8 ft, what is the height of the ladder?

a)

12

b)

14

c)

16

d)

10

6.

Formula: The area of the Triangle is = 1/2*base times height

(1/2*b*h)

a)

False

b)

True

7.
What kind of triangles does the Pythagorean Theorem work with?
a)
Right
b)
Left
c)
Isosceles
d)
Equilateral
8.
To get from point A to point B you must avoid walking through a pond.  To avoid the pond, you must walk 34 meters south and 41 meters east.  To the nearest meter, how many meters would be saved if it were possible to walk through the pond? 
a)
35
b)
22
c)
58
d)
75