FAQs

• What is the hypotenuse? The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle.
• How do you calculate the hypotenuse? Use the Pythagoras theorem: Hypotenuse = √(Side A² + Side B²).
• Why is the hypotenuse always the longest side? Because the hypotenuse is opposite the right angle and is the longest side in a right triangle.
• Can the hypotenuse be calculated without knowing the angle? Yes, using the lengths of the other two sides.
• What is the formula for the hypotenuse? The formula is: Hypotenuse = √(Side A² + Side B²).
• Can I use this calculator for non-right triangles? No, this calculator only works for right-angled triangles.
• What if the sides are not integers? The calculator works with both integers and decimals.
• What if one of the sides is 0? If one side is 0, the hypotenuse is the length of the other side.
• What are some practical uses for calculating the hypotenuse? The hypotenuse is used in construction, navigation, and physics.
• What is the history behind the hypotenuse formula? The formula comes from the Pythagorean theorem, discovered by the ancient Greek mathematician Pythagoras.