Exercices sur le Théorème de Pythagore
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Comment le théorème de Pythagore s'exprime-t-il mathématiquement?

Le théorème de Pythagore s'exprime comme suit : $a^2 + b^2 = c^2$, où 'a' et 'b' sont les longueurs des jambes et 'c' est la longueur de l'hypoténuse.

Comment pouvez-vous trouver la longueur de l'hypoténuse si a = 5 et b = 12?

Pour trouver l'hypoténuse, calculez $c$ en utilisant la formule : $c = \sqrt{5^2 + 12^2} = \sqrt{25 + 144} = \sqrt{169} = 13$.

Quelle est la méthode pour calculer la longueur d'une jambe donnée l'hypoténuse et l'autre jambe?

Utilisez la formule $b = \sqrt{c^2 - a^2}$, où 'c' est l'hypoténuse et 'a' est la longueur de la jambe connue.

Décrivez un exemple pratique de l'application du théorème de Pythagore dans la vie réelle.

<p>Un exemple est le calcul de la hauteur d'un bâtiment à partir de la longueur de son ombre et de la distance du bâtiment à la pointe de l'ombre.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pourquoi est-il important de vérifier que le triangle est un triangle rectangle avant d'appliquer le théorème de Pythagore?

<p>Il est crucial de vérifier cela car le théorème de Pythagore ne s'applique qu'aux triangles rectangles, sinon les calculs seraient incorrects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Comment calculer la longueur de la diagonale d'un rectangle avec une longueur de 6 m et une largeur de 8 m?

<p>Utilisez la formule $d = \sqrt{6^2 + 8^2} = \sqrt{36 + 64} = \sqrt{100} = 10$ m.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Comment peut-on combiner le théorème de Pythagore avec le calcul des aires?

<p>On peut l'utiliser pour trouver la hauteur d'un triangle, puis calculer l'aire avec la formule $A = \frac{1}{2} * base * height$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Quelle est la relation entre le théorème de Pythagore et la distance entre deux points dans un plan de coordonnées?

<p>La distance entre deux points $(x_1, y_1)$ et $(x_2, y_2)$ est donnée par $d = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}$, ce qui utilise le théorème de Pythagore.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pythagorean Theorem Exercises

  • The Pythagorean theorem describes the relationship between the sides of a right-angled triangle.
  • It states that in a right-angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides (called legs or cathetus).
  • Mathematically, this is expressed as: a² + b² = c² where 'a' and 'b' are the lengths of the legs and 'c' is the length of the hypotenuse.
  • Exercises involving the Pythagorean theorem will typically involve finding the length of a missing side given the lengths of the other two sides.

Types of Pythagorean Theorem Exercises

  • Finding the hypotenuse: Given the lengths of the two legs, calculate the length of the hypotenuse. Example: If a = 3 and b = 4, then c² = 3² + 4² = 9 + 16 = 25, so c = 5.
  • Finding a leg: Given the length of the hypotenuse and one leg, calculate the length of the other leg. Example: If c = 10 and a = 6, then b² = 10² - 6² = 100 - 36 = 64, so b = 8.
  • Application problems: Exercises that involve applying the Pythagorean theorem to real-world scenarios such as calculating distances, heights, or lengths of objects. These often require a visual representation of the problem, and the identification of a right-angled triangle within the scenario.

Practical Application Examples

  • Finding the length of a diagonal: Calculate the diagonal of a rectangle given its length and width. The diagonal acts as the hypotenuse, and the length and width as the legs.
  • Distance between two points in a coordinate plane: This example uses the Pythagorean Theorem as a component for solving the problem.
  • Calculating the height of a building: Find the height of a building given the length of a shadow and the distance from the base of the building to the tip of the shadow. This is a practical example of using the theorem. A visual representation will be integral to solving the problem.

Exercises involving Pythagoras and Other Calculations

  • Exercises frequently combine Pythagorean theorem with other mathematical concepts, such as:

    • Calculating areas of shapes formed with triangles.
    • Perimeter calculations involving the calculated length of sides
    • Other geometrical aspects, including perimeter and area calculations depending on given conditions
  • Important Consideration: Always ensure the triangle is a right-angled triangle before applying the Pythagorean theorem.

General Tips for Solving Pythagorean Exercises

  • Draw a Diagram: Visualizing the problem with a right-angled triangle often clarifies relationships between side lengths
  • Label Variables: Label sides of the triangle with variables, such as 'a', 'b', and 'c', for clarity.
  • Identify Known Values: Determine which side lengths are known and which ones are unknown.
  • Apply the Theorem: Arrange the known values into the equation a² + b² = c².
  • Solve for the Unknown: Use appropriate algebraic techniques to find the value of the missing side.

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Ce quiz porte sur le théorème de Pythagore, qui décrit la relation entre les côtés d'un triangle rectangle. Vous aurez à résoudre des problèmes pour trouver la longueur d'un côté manquant en utilisant la formule a² + b² = c². Testez vos compétences mathématiques !

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