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Create a Voiceover Presentation where you— Present a picture of an object (TV, Ipad Screen, Book Cover) that contains a right angle (it could be something in nature or that is man-made). Use a ruler or measuring tape to measure the two sides that make the right angle and measure the distance from the end of one side to the end of the other side (hypotenuse). Draw a diagram of the object including the measurements. Use your leg measurements on your diagram to calculate a theoretical hypotenuse. (Show all steps).

Answer the following questions: Does the hypotenuse that measured with a ruler/measuring tape equal the hypotenuse you calculated? Why do you think they are or are not exactly the same? What did you learn from developing this presentation? Your presentation should be done in PowerPoint with Voice Over and should be 2 - 3 minutes in length. Use the power point template provided.

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The Pythagorean theorem is a fundamental concept in geometry that establishes a relationship between the three sides of a right triangle. It states that the square of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. Mathematically, it is expressed as c² = a² + b², where c represents the hypotenuse, and a and b represent the legs of the triangle. This theorem has numerous applications in various fields such as architecture, engineering, and physics.

For an educational demonstration, I chose to analyze a common object—a smartphone screen—most likely containing a clearly visible right angle. Using a ruler and measuring tape, I measured the length of the two perpendicular sides of the phone screen, which form the right angle. Suppose the measured length of one side, a, is 12 centimeters, and the other side, b, is 5 centimeters. I then calculated the theoretical hypotenuse, c, using the Pythagorean theorem: c = √(a² + b²). Substituting the measurements yields c = √(12² + 5²) = √(144 + 25) = √169, and thus c = 13 centimeters.

Next, I measured the hypotenuse directly from the actual object, which resulted in a measurement of approximately 13.2 centimeters. Comparing this measured hypotenuse to the calculated one, there's a slight discrepancy—about 0.2 centimeters. This difference can be attributed to measurement inaccuracies, the limitations of manual measuring tools, or the slight deviations from perfect right angles in real-world objects. Such discrepancies highlight the importance of precision in measurements and the assumptions made when applying geometric formulas to physical objects.

From developing this presentation, I learned that while the Pythagorean theorem provides an accurate mathematical relationship, real-world measurements often involve small errors due to various factors like tool precision or object irregularities. This exercise reinforced the importance of meticulous measurement and understanding that theoretical calculations are idealized models that may differ slightly from real-world data. It also demonstrated how geometry principles are practically applied to everyday objects, enhancing our spatial understanding and problem-solving skills.

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