show that the sides 5 cm, 12 cm and 13 cm makes a right angled triangle. Find the length of the altitude on the longest side.
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Ans: By Pythagoras theorem :-
(H)^2 = (P)^2 + (B)^2
(13)^2 = (5)^2 + (12)^2
169 = 25 + 144
169 = 169
Hence , it is a right angled triangle
13 cm side is longest side .
Hope it helps...!!
(H)^2 = (P)^2 + (B)^2
(13)^2 = (5)^2 + (12)^2
169 = 25 + 144
169 = 169
Hence , it is a right angled triangle
13 cm side is longest side .
Hope it helps...!!
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