The Hypotenuse: The Longest Side of the Triangle Family
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
86
Once upon a time, in the Land of Geometry, lived a happy Triangle family. There was the base, the height, and the longest one, the hypotenuse. The hypotenuse was always the longest, and it loved to show off its length. One day, a ladder was leaning against a wall forming a perfect right triangle. The wall was like the height, the ground like the base, and the ladder was like the hypotenuse. The hypotenuse loved this because it showed just how important and helpful it was!
Question 1
In the story, what best represents the hypotenuse?
A
The wall
B
The ground
C
The ladder
Explanation. In the story, the ladder is described as the hypotenuse of the triangle.
D
The base
E
The height
Question 2
What role does the wall play in the right triangle?
A
Hypotenuse
B
Base
C
Height
Explanation. The wall is described as the height in the triangle.
D
Diagonal
E
Side
Question 3
Why does the hypotenuse love the scenario of the ladder leaning against the wall?
A
Because it can climb the ladder
B
Because it can be the longest
C
Because it can show off its length
Explanation. In the story, the hypotenuse loves the ladder situation because it allows it to show off its length.
D
Because it can touch the wall
E
Because it can rest on the ground
Question 4
Is the hypotenuse always the longest side in a right triangle?
A
Yes
Explanation. In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always the longest side.
B
No
C
Depends on the triangle
D
Only in perfect triangles
E
Can't be determined
Question 5
What does the ground represent in the right triangle?
A
Height
B
Hypotenuse
C
Base
Explanation. In the context of the story, the ground is described as the base of the triangle.
D
Diagonal
E
Side
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