hipotenuze

The term "hipotenuze" is a variant of the word "hypotenuse," which is used in the context of geometry, particularly in the study of right-angled triangles. The hypotenuse is the side of a right-angled triangle that is opposite the right angle. It is the longest side of the triangle and is significant in various mathematical and practical applications.

The relationship between the hypotenuse and the other two sides of a right-angled triangle is described by the Pythagorean theorem, which states that the square of the length of the hypotenuse (c) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides (a and b). This can be written as:

c² = a² + b²

This theorem is fundamental in geometry and has numerous applications in fields such as engineering, architecture, and navigation. The concept of the hypotenuse is also used in trigonometry, where it is related to the sine, cosine, and tangent functions.

In practical terms, the hypotenuse is often used to determine the distance between two points in a two-dimensional plane, given the lengths of the horizontal and vertical distances between them. This is particularly useful in surveying, mapping, and various other practical applications.