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    How can 3D problems involving Pythagoras' theorem and trigonometry be made easier?

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  • How can 3D problems involving Pythagoras' theorem and trigonometry be made easier?

    It is usually easier to solve 3D Pythagoras' theorem and trigonometry problems by splitting them into 2D problems. Look for right-angled triangles that share a side or an angle with the information that you know or that you want to know.

    A triangular prism with two right-angled triangles highlighted inside it.

  • State the 3D version of the Pythagoras' theorem formula.

    The 3D version of Pythagoras' theorem is d squared equals x squared plus y squared plus z squared

    Where:

    • d is the straight line distance between two points

    • x is the distance in the x-direction between the two points

    • y is the distance in the y-direction between the two points

    • z is the distance in the z-direction between the two points

  • How can you find the angle between a line and a plane?

    Draw a new line from a point on the line creating a right-angled triangle. The angle between the line and the plane is the same as the angle between the initial line and the side of the triangle that lies on the plane.

    Diagram showing the angle between a line and a plane.
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    1. Topic 1

      Number Operations

    2. Topic 2

      Prime Factors, HCF & LCM

    3. Topic 3

      Powers, Roots & Standard Form

    4. Topic 4

      Fractions

    5. Topic 5

      Percentages

    6. Topic 6

      Simple & Compound Interest, Growth & Decay

    7. Topic 7

      Fractions, Decimals & Percentages

    8. Topic 8

      Rounding, Estimation & Bounds

    9. Topic 9

      Surds

    10. Topic 10

      Using a Calculator

    1. Topic 1

      Introduction to Algebra

    2. Topic 2

      Algebraic Roots & Indices

    3. Topic 3

      Expanding Brackets

    4. Topic 4

      Factorising

    5. Topic 5

      Completing the Square

    6. Topic 6

      Algebraic Fractions

    7. Topic 7

      Rearranging Formulas

    8. Topic 8

      Algebraic Proof

    9. Topic 9

      Linear Equations

    10. Topic 10

      Quadratic Equations

    11. Topic 11

      Simultaneous Equations

    12. Topic 12

      Iteration

    13. Topic 13

      Forming & Solving Equations

    14. Topic 14

      Functions

    15. Topic 15

      Coordinate Geometry

    16. Topic 16

      Linear Graphs

    17. Topic 17

      Graphs of Functions

    18. Topic 18

      Equation of a Circle

    19. Topic 19

      Estimating Gradients & Areas under Graphs

    20. Topic 20

      Real-Life Graphs

    21. Topic 21

      Solving Inequalities

    22. Topic 22

      Graphing Inequalities

    23. Topic 23

      Transformations of Graphs

    24. Topic 24

      Sequences

    1. Topic 1

      Ratios

    2. Topic 2

      Problem Solving with Ratios

    3. Topic 3

      Direct & Inverse Proportion

    4. Topic 4

      Standard & Compound Units

    5. Topic 5

      Exchange Rates & Best Buys

    1. Topic 1

      Symmetry & Shapes

    2. Topic 2

      Angles in Polygons & Parallel Lines

    3. Topic 3

      Bearings, Scale Drawing, Constructions & Loci

    4. Topic 4

      Circle Theorems

    5. Topic 5

      Area & Perimeter

    6. Topic 6

      Circles, Arcs & Sectors

    7. Topic 7

      Volume & Surface Area

    8. Topic 8

      Congruence, Similarity & Geometrical Proof

    9. Topic 9

      Area & Volume of Similar Shapes

    10. Topic 10

      Pythagoras & Trigonometry

    11. Topic 11

      Sine, Cosine Rule & Area of Triangles

    12. Topic 12

      3D Pythagoras & Trigonometry

    13. Topic 13

      Vectors

    14. Topic 14

      Transformations

    1. Topic 1

      Introduction to Probability

    2. Topic 2

      Simple Probability Diagrams

    3. Topic 3

      Tree Diagrams

    4. Topic 4

      Combined & Conditional Probability

    1. Topic 1

      Averages, Ranges & Data

    2. Topic 2

      Statistical Diagrams

    3. Topic 3

      Histograms

    4. Topic 4

      Cumulative Frequency & Box Plots

    5. Topic 5

      Scatter Graphs & Correlation