Pythagorean Theorem

Mobile Science Museum · Mathematics

Operation: Turn the disc and observe how the liquid fills the three squares, visually demonstrating the relationship among the three sides of a triangle. Function Overview: The exhibit consists of three sets of devices: a right triangle, an obtuse triangle, and an acute triangle. Each device has a rotatable disc, in the center of which are squares formed by the three sides of the triangle. Turn the disc and observe how the liquid fills the three squares, visually demonstrating the relationship among the three sides of a triangle. Scientific Principle: Why is it that only in the right triangle do the liquids in the two smaller squares exactly fill the larger square? In the three squares constructed with the three sides of a right triangle as side lengths, according to the Pythagorean theorem, the sum of the areas of the squares formed by the two legs is exactly equal to the area of the square formed by the hypotenuse. Therefore, when the disc is turned, you can see that the liquid in the two smaller squares exactly fills the larger square. Using this method, you can analyze the relationship among the three sides of acute and obtuse triangles. The Pythagorean theorem is widely used in engineering, such as in building houses, digging wells, and manufacturing vehicles.

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• China Science and Technology Museum Standard Edition CSTM Standard Edition
  Dimensions (unit: m): 0.75×0.68×1.20 Brand: KexMall Model: PopsciCat-Mobile-093 1. Materials: ① Base: flame-retardant ABS injection molding, thickness ≧4mm ② Tabletop: compact laminate, thickness ≧12mm ③ Instruction sign: acrylic UV printing ④ Tabletop fasteners: standard triangular locks ⑤ Container: transparent acrylic ⑥ Disc: high-density PVC with automotive paint 2. Main configuration: None 3. Energy requirement: None

  Operation: Turn the disc and observe how the liquid fills the three squares, visually demonstrating the relationship among the three sides of a triangle. Function Overview: The exhibit consists of three sets of devices: a right triangle, an obtuse triangle, and an acute triangle. Each device has a rotatable disc, in the center of which are squares formed by the three sides of the triangle. Turn the disc and observe how the liquid fills the three squares, visually demonstrating the relationship among the three sides of a triangle. Scientific Principle: Why is it that only in the right triangle do the liquids in the two smaller squares exactly fill the larger square? In the three squares constructed with the three sides of a right triangle as side lengths, according to the Pythagorean theorem, the sum of the areas of the squares formed by the two legs is exactly equal to the area of the square formed by the hypotenuse. Therefore, when the disc is turned, you can see that the liquid in the two smaller squares exactly fills the larger square. Using this method, you can analyze the relationship among the three sides of acute and obtuse triangles. The Pythagorean theorem is widely used in engineering, such as in building houses, digging wells, and manufacturing vehicles.

• Optimized Popular Edition Optimized Edition
  Dimensions (unit: m): 0.75×0.68×1.20 Brand: KexMall Model: PopsciCat-Mobile-093 1. Materials: ① Base: flame-retardant ABS injection molding, thickness ≧4mm ② Tabletop: compact laminate, thickness ≧12mm ③ Instruction sign: acrylic UV printing ④ Tabletop fasteners: standard triangular locks ⑤ Container: transparent acrylic ⑥ Disc: high-density PVC with automotive paint 2. Main configuration: None 3. Energy requirement: None

  Operation: Turn the disc and observe how the liquid fills the three squares, visually demonstrating the relationship among the three sides of a triangle. Function Overview: The exhibit consists of three sets of devices: a right triangle, an obtuse triangle, and an acute triangle. Each device has a rotatable disc, in the center of which are squares formed by the three sides of the triangle. Turn the disc and observe how the liquid fills the three squares, visually demonstrating the relationship among the three sides of a triangle. Scientific Principle: Why is it that only in the right triangle do the liquids in the two smaller squares exactly fill the larger square? In the three squares constructed with the three sides of a right triangle as side lengths, according to the Pythagorean theorem, the sum of the areas of the squares formed by the two legs is exactly equal to the area of the square formed by the hypotenuse. Therefore, when the disc is turned, you can see that the liquid in the two smaller squares exactly fills the larger square. Using this method, you can analyze the relationship among the three sides of acute and obtuse triangles. The Pythagorean theorem is widely used in engineering, such as in building houses, digging wells, and manufacturing vehicles.

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