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pythagoras theorem
right angled triangles
Students need to apply their knowledge of Pythagoras' theorem to prove that a triangle of given measurements is right-angled.
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pythagoras theorem
right angled triangles
trigonometry
Students find out the length of the sides of triangles in an Olympics dressage arena using Pythagoras' theorem, and show their working.
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cosine
pythagoras theorem
sine
tangents
trigonometry
Using Pythagoras' theorem and trigonometry ratios, students calculate distances between people standing in a paddock.
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pythagoras theorem
Students use Pythagoras' theorem to find the unknown sides of right-angled triangles in three practical problems.
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pythagoras theorem
right angled triangles
Students use Pythagoras' theorem to decide whether triangles are right-angled based on the lengths of their sides.
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pythagoras theorem
right angled triangles
trigonometry
In the context of kicking a goal at rugby, students use Pythagoras' theorem to calculate distance. Students then use trigonometry to work out if the kick passes through the posts.