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3,4,5 and Pythagoras- Dr Brendan McCann WIT

A workshop exploring how Pythagoras theorem is useful in today’s world

What
  • Waterford Institute of Technology
  • Junior cycle
  • Waterford
When Oct 14, 2009
from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
Where Waterford Institute of Technology
Contact Name Eleanor Reade
Contact Phone 051 302037
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A workshop exploring how Pythagoras theorem is useful in today’s world

Audience         Junior Cycle
Time 11.45

 Group size 30.

 

Why is it that 3,4,5 fits the Pythagoras Theorem i.e. 32 + 42 = 52 but 5,6 & 7 do not? This workshop will look for other consecutive triples that fit Pythagoras. Are there any other (non-consecutive) triples that fit? If so can we find them? Participants will explore the significance of their findings and importantly explore the uses of the 2,500 year old Pythagoras Theorem in today’s world.


Booking essential with Eleanor Reade 051 302037

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