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Pythagoras Theorem — Revision Notes

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Mathematics

Pythagoras Theorem revision notes for Maharashtra Board Class 10 Mathematics: 4 topics in quick points. Includes Core statement and notation, Pythagorean.

43 questions28 flashcards17 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Core statement and notation

  • In a right angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of remaining two sides.
  • For triangle PQR with angle PQR = 90 degrees, PR is the hypotenuse.
  • Using side letters p, q, r, Pythagoras theorem can also be written as q^2 = p^2 + r^2.
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2. Pythagorean triplets

  • In a triplet of natural numbers, if the square of the largest number is equal to the sum of the squares of the remaining two numbers, then the triplet is called a Pythagorean triplet.
  • The numbers in a Pythagorean triplet can be written in any order.
  • The triplets (11,60,61), (3,4,5), (5,12,13), (8,15,17), and (24,25,7) are Pythagorean triplets.
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3. Special right angled triangles

  • A 30 degrees - 60 degrees - 90 degrees triangle has fixed side ratios.
  • If acute angles of a right angled triangle are 30 degrees and 60 degrees, then the side opposite 30 degrees is half of the hypotenuse and the side opposite 60 degrees is (sqrt(3))/2 times the hypotenu
  • In triangle LMN with angle L = 30 degrees, angle N = 60 degrees, and angle M = 90 degrees, MN = (1/2) x LN and LM = (sqrt(3)/2) x LN.
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4. Similarity, geometric mean, and the main proof

  • If the altitude is drawn from the right angle vertex to the hypotenuse, the two triangles formed are similar to the original triangle and to each other.
  • In triangle ABC, if BD is drawn perpendicular to AC with A-D-C, then triangle ADB is similar to triangle ABC by the AA test.
  • In triangle BDC and triangle ABC, the triangles are similar by the AA test.

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Key Concepts

In a right angled triangleA triplet of natural numbersIf a and b are naturalIf the acute angles are 30°If the acute angles are 45°

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Pythagoras Theorem for Maharashtra Board Class 10 Mathematics?
Key topics in Pythagoras Theorem include Core statement and notation, Pythagorean triplets, Special right angled triangles, Similarity, geometric mean, and the main proof. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Pythagoras Theorem for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Pythagoras Theorem. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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