In a right angled triangle, which of the following is true? (h=hypotenuse, a and b are the perpendicular sides)
A
h= a+b
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B
h2=a2+b2
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C
h2+b2=3a2
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D
h3=3(a3+b3)
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Solution
The correct option is Bh2=a2+b2 According to Pythagoras theorem, The square of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. h2=a2+b2