Pythagoras' theorem

  • A chordingly
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    A Chordingly

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Find the area of the annulus in terms of the length of the chord which is tangent to the inner circle.

  • Babylon numbers
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    Babylon Numbers

    Age
    11 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Can you make a hypothesis to explain these ancient numbers?
  • Fitting In
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    Fitting In

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    The largest square which fits into a circle is ABCD and EFGH is a square with G and H on the line CD and E and F on the circumference of the circle. Show that AB = 5EF. Similarly the largest equilateral triangle which fits into a circle is LMN and PQR is an equilateral triangle with P and Q on the line LM and R on the circumference of the circle. Show that LM = 3PQ

  • Star Gazing
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    Star Gazing

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Find the ratio of the outer shaded area to the inner area for a six pointed star and an eight pointed star.

  • Out of the Window
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    Out of the Window

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Find out how many pieces of hardboard of differing sizes can fit through a rectangular window.

  • Right Angled Possibilities
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    Right Angled Possibilities

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    If two of the sides of a right-angled triangle are 5cm and 6cm long, how many possibilities are there for the length of the third side?

  • Under the Ribbon
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    Under the Ribbon

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    A ribbon is nailed down with a small amount of slack. What is the largest cube that can pass under the ribbon ?

  • Tetromino Diagonal
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    Tetromino Diagonal

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Can you calculate the length of this diagonal line?

  • Some(?) of the Parts
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    Some(?) of the Parts

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    A circle touches the lines OA, OB and AB where OA and OB are perpendicular. Show that the diameter of the circle is equal to the perimeter of the triangle

  • Equilateral Areas
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    Equilateral Areas

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    ABC and DEF are equilateral triangles of side 3 and 4 respectively. Construct an equilateral triangle whose area is the sum of the area of ABC and DEF.