Pythagoras Theorem
Pythagoras Theorem
SIDES
Trivia and riddles
BHS Trivia
100
When using Pythagoras Theorem, the Hypotenuse is labeled with what letter?
C
100
When using Pythagoras Theorem, the shorter sides are labeled with what letters?
A or B
100
a = 3
b = 4
c = ?
c = 5
100
In which country would you find the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Italy
100
What is the native plant featured on the Brooks High School Logo
A Gumnut
200
When using Pythagoras Theorem, what is the formula to calculate side c?
c=sqrt(a^2+b^2)
200
When using Pythagoras Theorem, what is the formula to calculate side a?
a=sqrt(c^2-b^2
200
a = 2m
b = 5m
c = ?
c = 5.39m
200
What country is Peppa Pig from?
England/UK/Britain
200
Who is the Math Coordinator for Brooks High School (Leader of Math)
Mr Murray
300
Calculate the length of the hypotenuse:
26
300
Calculate the length of the Hypotenuse (to 2 dp):
7.62
300
a = ?
b = 5.3
c = 6.7
4.10
300
The southern tip of which continent is closest to Antarctica
South America
300
In what year did Brooks High School open?
Hint* It is before 1960
1948
400
Calculate x (to 2 dp):
23.24
400
Calculate x (to 2 dp):
19.24
400
a = 10.2m
b = ?
c = 21.3m
b = 18.70
400
What has 13 hearts but no stomach or lungs?
A deck of cards
400
Name the 4 sporting houses of Brooks High School
Fletcher, Cosgrove, Hughes & McIntyre
500
What is the length of bd?
12
500
Daniel rides his bicycle 21 km west and then 18 km north. How far is he from his starting point? (to 2 dp)
27.66 km
500
a = 12
b = ?
c = 20.25
b = 16.31
500
Turn me on my side and I am everything, cut me in half and I am nothing?
8
500
What is the name of the street that Brooks High School is on?
George Town Road