$ABC$ is an isosceles triangle right-angled at $C$. Prove that $AB^{2} = 2AC^{2}$.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) Given that $\triangle ABC$ is an isosceles triangle with $\angle C = 90^{\circ}$.
Since it is an isosceles triangle,the two legs must be equal,so $AC = CB$.
Applying the Pythagoras theorem in $\triangle ABC$ (which is right-angled at point $C$),we have:
$AC^{2} + CB^{2} = AB^{2}$
Since $AC = CB$,we can substitute $CB$ with $AC$ in the equation:
$AC^{2} + AC^{2} = AB^{2}$
$2AC^{2} = AB^{2}$
Hence,it is proved that $AB^{2} = 2AC^{2}$.

Explore More

Similar Questions

Diagonals of a trapezium $ABCD$ with $AB \parallel DC$ intersect each other at the point $O$. If $AB = 2 CD$,find the ratio of the areas of triangles $AOB$ and $COD$.

Difficult
View Solution

In the figure,$DE \parallel OQ$ and $DF \parallel OR$. Show that $EF \parallel QR$.

Sides of triangles are given below. Determine which of them are right triangles. In case of a right triangle,write the length of its hypotenuse.
$50 \text{ cm}, 80 \text{ cm}, 100 \text{ cm}$

Fill in the blanks using the correct word given in brackets:
$(i)$ All circles are $........$ (congruent,similar)
$(ii)$ All squares are $.........$ (similar,congruent)
$(iii)$ All $.........$ triangles are similar. (isosceles,equilateral)
$(iv)$ Two polygons of the same number of sides are similar,if $(a)$ their corresponding angles are $......$ and $(b)$ their corresponding sides are $......$ (equal,proportional)

In the figure,altitudes $AD$ and $CE$ of $\Delta ABC$ intersect each other at the point $P$. Show that $\Delta ABD \sim \Delta CBE$.

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo