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The Median on Height of Right Angled Triangle is a line segment joining the midpoint of the height to its opposite vertex. It divides the height into two equal parts and connects to the vertex opposite to the height.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: This formula calculates the length of the median drawn to the height of a right-angled triangle using the hypotenuse and height measurements.
Details: Calculating medians in triangles is important in geometry for understanding triangle properties, finding centroids, and solving various geometric problems involving right-angled triangles.
Tips: Enter the hypotenuse and height values in meters. Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator will compute the median length on the height.
Q1: What is a median in a triangle?
A: A median is a line segment joining a vertex to the midpoint of the opposite side. In this case, it's drawn to the height of a right-angled triangle.
Q2: How is this formula derived?
A: The formula is derived using geometric properties of right-angled triangles and the Pythagorean theorem applied to appropriate triangle segments.
Q3: Can this formula be used for any triangle?
A: No, this specific formula applies only to right-angled triangles where the median is drawn to the height.
Q4: What units should I use?
A: The calculator uses meters, but the formula works with any consistent unit of measurement (cm, mm, etc.) as long as all inputs use the same unit.
Q5: What if my triangle isn't right-angled?
A: This specific formula only applies to right-angled triangles. For other triangle types, different median formulas would apply.