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INTERNAL ASSESSMENT- 5

The document presents an internal assessment focused on calculating the areas of various triangles using Heron's Formula and proposes general rules for different types of triangles. It also explores the application of Heron's Formula in modeling structures, specifically the Great Pyramids of Giza, by calculating its surface area and volume. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of Heron's Formula in geometry and its practical applications in construction and material estimation.

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INTERNAL ASSESSMENT- 5

The document presents an internal assessment focused on calculating the areas of various triangles using Heron's Formula and proposes general rules for different types of triangles. It also explores the application of Heron's Formula in modeling structures, specifically the Great Pyramids of Giza, by calculating its surface area and volume. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of Heron's Formula in geometry and its practical applications in construction and material estimation.

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INTERNAL

ASSESSMENT- 5
Presented by:- Nishita Bansal
IXth 'C'
#TASK 1
1. Calculate areas of the following triangles using Heron’s
Formula:
Sol. Heron's Formula:- A = √{s(s – a)(s – b)(s – c)} , where 's' denotes
semi perimeter which is equal to a+b+c/2.

CASE 1:- Right triangle with base 6 cm and height 12


cm.
Calculations:-It is given that the triangle is a right angle triangle
with base 6 cm and height 12 cm. For applying Heron's Formula we
have to find the Hypotenuse through Pythagoras Theorem first.
Applying Pythagorean Theorem :-
(H)² = (P)² + (B)²
(H)² = (12)² + (6)²
(H)² = 144 + 36
(H)² = 180
H = √180 cm = 6√5 cm
Now we can use Heron's Formula:-
s = (6+12+6√5) / 2 = 9+ 3√5 cm
A= √{(9+3√5)(9+3√5-6)(9+3√5-12)(9+3√5-6√5)}
A= √{(9+3√5)(3+3√5)(-3+3√5)(9-3√5)}
CASE 2:- EQUILATERAL TRIFLE WITH EACH
SIDE 9 CM.
Solution. Semi-perimeter: s = (9 + 9 + 9) / 2 = 13.5 cm
Area = √[13.5(13.5 - 9)(13.5 - 9)(13.5 - 9)] = 35.1 cm²

CASE 3:- TRIANGLES WITH SIDES a=8 cm ,


b=15 cm , c=17 cm.
Solution:-Semi-perimeter: s = (8 + 15 + 17) / 2 = 20 cm
Area = √[20(20 - 8)(20 - 15)(20 - 17)] = 60 cm²
2. BASED ON YOUR ANSWERS (PATTERN) IN PART 1 ,
PROPOSE GENERAL RULES FOR THE AREA OF TRIANGLES.
RULE 1:For equilateral triangles, the area can be simplified by
expressing it in terms of just one side.By using the formula √3(a)²/4.
EXAMPLE:- Let's take an equilateral triangle with side 8 cm. Area:-
√3(8)²/4 = √3*64/4 = 16√3 = 27.71cm².
RULE 2:- For right triangles, the area can be verified as half the
product of the base and height(1/2*Base* Height), which should
match the area found with Heron’s Formula.
EXAMPLE:- Let's take a right angled triangle with base 4 cm and
height 3 cm . Area = 1/2*4*3 = 6 cm². Which would be equal to the
area found by Heron's Formula.
RULE 3:- For isosceles triangles with sides a, a, and b:
Area = √[(s)(s-a)(s-a)(s-b)] Example: Isosceles triangle
with sides 5 cm, 5 cm, and 8 cm. This rule
acknowledges the simplification that occurs within
Heron's formula when dealing with isosceles triangles,
where two side lengths are identical.
3. EXPLORE WHETHER HERON’S FORMULA CAN BE SIMPLIFIED OR MATCHED
WITH OTHER AREA FORMULAS FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF TRIANGLES (SUCH AS
ISOSCELES OR RIGHT TRIANGLES) OR FOR SPECIFIC QUADRILATERALS.
EXPLAIN YOUR OBSERVATIONS, AND SUPPORT EACH CASE WITH EXAMPLES,
INCLUDING PROOF, VERIFICATION, OR JUSTIFICATION AS NEEDED.

RIGHT TRIANGLE :- In a right-angled triangle, let the legs be 'a' and 'b'
and the Hypotenuse be 'c'.
Semi-perimeter (s) = (a + b + c) / 2.
Area = √[((a + b + c) / 2)((a + b + c) / 2 - a)((a + b + c) / 2 - b)((a + b + c) / 2 -
c)]Area using Heron's Formula: Area = √[s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)].
Matching with other formulas:
The area of a right-angled triangle is most commonly calculated as: Area =
(1/2) * base * height.
In this case, the area is 1/2*a*b
EXAMPLE:-
Consider a right triangle with legs a = 8 cm and b = 6 cm.
Using Pythagorean theorem: c² = a² + b².
(H)² = (P)² + (B)²
c² = 8²+ 6²
c = 10 cm
Now by Using Heron's Formula:-
√[s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)]
s = 8+6+10/2 = 12 cm
Area = √[12(12-8)(12-6)(12-10)] = √[12 * 4* 6 * 2] = 24 cm²
Area = 1/2* base* height
. =1/2*6*8 = 24 cm²
FOR EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE:-
In an equilateral triangle, all sides are equal (let's call them 'a').
Semi-perimeter (s) = (a + a + a) / 2 = 3a / 2
Area using Heron's Formula: Area = √[s(s-a)(s-a)(s-a)]
Area = √[(3a / 2)(3a / 2 - a)(3a / 2 - a)(3a / 2 - a)]
After simplification: Area = (√3 / 4) * a²
Example:
Consider an equilateral triangle with side length (a) = 6.
Using Heron's simplified formula: Area = (√3 / 4) * 6² = 9√3.
SPECIFIC QUADRILATERALS:-
Heron's Formula is not directly applicable to quadrilaterals. Heron's Formula is
specifically designed for triangles.
For quadrilaterals, you would need to divide the quadrilateral into two triangles
and then apply Heron's Formula to each triangle.
CONCLUSION
Heron’s formula is a remarkable and general tool for
determining the area of a triangle. Its ability to adapt to
different triangle types and its connection with other
formulas demonstrates its importance in geometry.
However, its reliance on semi-perimeter and all three
sides makes it most practical when precise measurements
are available.
#TASK 2
Case study : Modeling Structures – Buildings and Monuments
Choose a monument or building and create a 3D model of its structure using
mensuration laws. Calculate its surface area and volume by breaking it down
into basic shapes, and explain how these calculations are useful in real-life
applications such as construction and material estimation.
Model chosen - the GREAT PYRAMIDS OF GIZA
a. Apply Mathematical Strategies:
Step 1: Model Dimensions:
Let's assume the base side length of the 3D model is 20 cm.
Calculate the model's height using the original pyramid's proportions:
Original base: 230.348 meters
Original height: 146.71 meters
Model height: (20 cm / 230.348 meters) * 146.71 meters ≈ 12.74 cm
SURFACE AREA:-
Calculate the area of the square base: 20 cm * 20 cm = 400 cm².
Calculate the area of each triangular face: (1/2) * base * slant height.
Slant height (using Pythagorean theorem): √(12.74² + (20/2)²) ≈ 16.15 cm.
Area of one face: (1/2) * 20 cm * 16.15 cm = 161.5 cm²
Total surface area: Base area + 4 * (area of one face) ≈ 1046 cm².
VOLUME:-
Volume of a square pyramid: (1/3) * base area * height.
Volume: (1/3) * 400 cm² * 12.74 cm ≈ 1700.5 cm³.
(b)Evaluating Practicality:
The surface area calculations can be used to estimate the amount of
material needed to construct the 3D model.
The volume calculations can be used to understand the internal space and
scale of the model.
THANK YOU !

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