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The Formula for the Pythagorean Theorem

How to Use the Formula for the Pythagorean Theorem
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The most important formula to know when working with triangles is the Pythagorean Theorem.

A^2=B^2+C^2

You can use this formula when collecting or analyzing data for your entry into a online science fair contest.

Straight line motion is calculated as follows:

a=(v2-v1)/t

where:

a= acceleration

t= time

v1= initial speed

v2=final speed

Acceleration is the change in an object’s velocity over time. It is calculated using the formula: acceleration = change in speed/time interval.

This formula will be useful in your fuel cell car science fair projects.

When you work on a physics science fair project you need to utilize common formulas to analyze the data that you collect. One formula that you will most likely need to use is the formula for speed. This formula is:…

If you need to collect data that involves length measurements then these conversion factors will be helpful:

1 centimeter = .394inches

1 meter = 39.4 inches

1 meter = 3.28 feet

1 kilometer = .621 miles

You may need to use length measurements in…