Pythagorean Theorem -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on the topic “Pythagorean Theorem”:

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Question 1:What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem?

(A) a+b=c
(B) a² + b² = c²
(C) a+b=2c
(D) a+b = 2c

Question 2:In a right triangle, if leg a = 3 and leg b = 4, what is the hypotenuse?

(A) 6
(B) 7
(C) 8
(D) 5

Question 3: Which triangle side is the hypotenuse?

(A) The longest side
(B) Any side
(C) The side forming the right angle
(D) The shortest side

Question 4:A triangle has sides of 5, 12, and 13. Is it a right triangle?

(A) No
(B) Can’t tell
(C) Yes
(D) Only if it’s an isosceles triangle

Question 5:If and , what is ?

(A) 6
(B) 8
(C) 10
(D) 12

Question 6:Which of these is not a valid Pythagorean triple?

(A) 39238
(B) 38445
(C) 40396
(D) 7, 24, 25

Question 7:What type of triangle does the Pythagorean Theorem apply to?

(A) Acute triangle
(B) Obtuse triangle
(C) Right triangle
(D) Equilateral triangle

Question 8:If the legs of a right triangle are equal in length, what is the hypotenuse?

(A) 2a
(B) a
(C) a√2
(D) ba√2

Question 9:Which situation best describes a use of the Pythagorean Theorem?

(A) Calculating interest
(B) Measuring diagonal lengths
(C) Adding angles
(D) Measuring circles

Question 10:What is the length of the diagonal of a square with side length 1?

(A) √2
(B) 2
(C) 1.5
(D) √3