The Generalised Pythagoras Theorem – Another Proof
DESAI, RANJIT (2020) The Generalised Pythagoras Theorem – Another Proof. At Right Angles (7). pp. 42-43. ISSN 2582-1873
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Abstract
In this short note, we present a proof of the generalised Pythagoras theorem. We use the ‘ordinary’ Pythagoras theorem for the proof. Theorem: In any triangle ABC, we have: AC2 + BC2 > AB2 ⇐⇒ �C < 90◦, AC2 + BC2 < AB2 ⇐⇒ �C > 90◦.
| Item Type: | Articles in APF Magazines | ||
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| Authors: | DESAI, RANJIT | ||
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Generalised Pythagoras theorem, Triangle, Sides, Relations, Proof | ||
| Subjects: | Natural Sciences > Mathematics | ||
| Divisions: | Azim Premji University - Bengaluru > University Publications > At Right Angles | ||
| Full Text Status: | Public | ||
| URI: | http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/2415 | ||
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