Geometry Distance Formula

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Geometry Distance Formula

Geometry Distance Formula Learn about distance formula here and understand the concept better with solved examples provided. Students can also use the online distance formula calculator and distance formula worksheet provided in the page. Let's understand what is the distance formula? The length of a line segment AB, which joins A (x1, y1) and B (x2, y2) is given by, Distance Formula Proof Let A (x1, y1) and B (x2, y2) be two points in the plane. Let d = distance between the points A and B. Draw AL and BM perpendicular to x-axis (parallel to y-axis). Draw AC perpendicular to BM to cut BM at C. In the figure, Know More About Polynomial Factoring Calculator

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OL = x1, OM = x2 [AC = LM = OM - OL = x2 x1] MB = y2, MC = LA = y1 [CB = MB - MC = y2 - y1] From the right-angled DACB, Note : i) If the points A and B lie on the x-axis, then the ordinates of A and B are zeros. i.e., A (x1, 0), B (x2,0) ii) If the points A and B lie on the y-axis, then the abscissae of A and B are zeros. i.e., A (0,y1) and B (0,y2) iii) Distance of any point A (x, y) from the origin Distance Formula Examples Below are some examples based on distance formula Example 1: Find the distance between the following pair of points: A (1,2) and B (4,5). Solution : Using the distance formula, we have Example 2: Find the distance between places when the two coordinates (2, 4) and (4, 6)are given, using the distance formula.? Solution : (x1, y1)= (2, 4), (x2, y2) = (4, 6) Example 3: Find the distance between places when the two coordinates (10, 15) and (15, 20)are given, using the distance formula.? Solution: (x1, y1)= (10, 15), (x2, y2) = (15, 20) Learn More Percent Difference Calculator Tutorvista.com

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Definition of Pyramid
Definition of Pyramid Pyramid is a polyhedron with a polygonal base and triangles for sides. A pyramid is named by the shape of its base. The faces of pyramid are mostly isosceles triangle. In the above shown image, the parts of the pyramid are shown with different colours. The red color square shaped box of the pyramid is known as the base of the pyramid. The ends of the triangles meet each other at a point called as the vertex. The distance between the base of the pyramid to the vertex of the pyramid is known as the height. The faces of the pyramid is always triangle (mostly isosceles triangle) Slant height - The distance between the vertex and one of the bases of polygon. When the pyramid has n - sided base, then The vertices of the pyramid is n+1. The faces of the pyramid is n+1 and The edges of the pyramid is 2n. Types of Pyramids There are different types of Pyramids based on the shape of their base. Some of them are as follows:

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Triangular pyramid - It has 3 triangular faces and the base of this pyramid is triangle in shape. In triangular pyramid 4 vertices and 6 edges are present. Square pyramid - It has four triangular faces and the base of this pyramid is square in shape. It contains 5 vertices and 8 edges. Rectangular pyramid - It has four triangular faces and the base of this pyramid is rectangle in shape. It contains 5 vertices and 8 edges. Pentagonal pyramid - The face of 5 sides of the pyramid is triangle. The base of this kind of pyramid is pentagon in shape. It has 6 vertices and 10 edges. Hexagonal pyramid - The face of 6 sides of the pyramid is triangle. The base of this kind of pyramid is a hexagon. It has 7 vertices and 12 edges. Surface Area of a Pyramid Surface Area of a Pyramid is the measure of how much exposed area a pyramid has.Surface Area of a Pyramid is expressed in square units. Surface Area of a Pyramid, A = B + PL/2 where, B is the base area P is the base perimeter L is the slant height. Volume of a Pyramid Volume of a Pyramid is a measurement of the occupied units of a Pyramid. The volume of a Pyramid is represented by cubic units like cubic centimeter, cubic millimeter and so on. It is also defined as the number of units used to fill a Pyramid. Read More About Inverse Function Calculator Tutorvista.com

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