Question

In a right angled triangle, which of the following options is correct? (h=hypotenuse, a and b are the perpendicular sides)

• A. $h=a+b$
• B. $h^2=a^2+b^2$
• C. $h^2+b^2=3a^2$
• D. $h^3=3(a^3+b^3)$

Answer 1

The correct option is B

$h^2=a^2+b^2$

According to Pythagoras theorem, $h^2=a^2+b^2$