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KOLEJ MATRIKULASI PULAU

PINANG
ASSIGNMENT 1
MATHEMATICS (QS 016)
2010/2011
F3P8
GROUP 1
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 TAN WEE KEM
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 INTRODUCTION
 He has commonly been given credit for
discovering the theorem in geometry that
state that : “in a right-angled triangle the
square of the hypotenuse (the side opposite
the right angle), c, is equal to the sum of the
squares of the other two sides, b and a—that
is, a2 + b2 = c2”
 THE MATHEMATICIAN
 Pythagoras
 This famous mathematician and well-known as the “father of
numbers” was Pythagoras. He was born around 570 BC that
is around 2750 years ago. He was a strict vegetarian.
Pythagoras, the Pythais was born on the island of Samos,
Greece. As a child, he spent his early days in Samos but
travelled widely with his father. He is often described as the first
pure mathematician. He is an extremely important figure in the
development of mathematics yet we know relatively little about
his mathematical achievements. Unlike many later
mathematicians, where at least we have some of the books which
they wrote, we have nothing of Pythagoras's writings. The society
which he led, half religious and half scientific, followed a code of
secrecy which certainly means that today Pythagoras is a
mysterious figure.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE
MATHEMATICS AND MODERN WORLD
 Although Pythagoras was not the best known Greek mathematician, but he made
many contributions to the way we use math today. Pythagoras is credited with
inventing the Pythagorean theorem. He also founded the Pythagorean
brotherhood. Pythagoras also invented a lot of number patterns. Also, he was a
Greek religious leader who made huge developments in math that may have
Pythagoras of Samos is often described as the first pure mathematician.
 He is an extremely important figure in the development of modern mathematics
yet we know relatively few facts of his life. Probably his most popular theorem
is the Pythagoras Theorem. This is used for a right angled triangle.
 Since the fourth century AD, Pythagoras has commonly been given credit for

discovering the Pythagoras theorem, a theorem in geometry that states that in a

right-angled triangle the square of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right
angle), c, is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides, b and a—that
is, a2 + b2 = c2. This theorem enables you to find the length of the third side of a
right triangle when only knowing the length of two sides. This is considered his
most important contribution to modern Mathematics
 Pythagoras also invented the five regular
solids. It is thought that Pythagoras himself
knew how to construct the first three but it is
unlikely that he knew how to construct the
other two. This society defined figurate
numbers to be the number of dots in certain
geometrical configurations (Mathematical
Structures for Computer Science, Pg. 145) Of
Pythagoras's actual work nothing is known.
His school practiced secrecy and
communalism making it hard to distinguish
between the work of Pythagoras and that of his
followers. Certainly his school made
outstanding contributions to mathematics, and
it is possible to be fairly certain about some of
Pythagoras's mathematical contributions.
Pythagoras's accomplishments have changed
the math world tremendously and his
contributions to the math world .
 Besides that, Pythagoras found the relationship between music and math. He had
invented many number patterns. He believed that all relations could be reduced to
number relations. He generalized this from observing music, mathematics and
astronomy. He first noticed that different harmonies were made from different
lengths in the ratio of whole numbers, and that this observation could be extended
to different instruments. He associated mathematical discoveries involving the
musical intervals of the octave, fourth, and fifth string. He further realized that if a
string with the same degree of tension was reduced to half, when plucked the pitch
of the shorter string was exactly one octave higher than that of the original string.
The ratios of the lengths of the stretched strings and the pitch of the vibration could
be expressed in the numbers from 1 to 4, thus 1:2 for the sound of octave, 2:3 for
the sound of the fifth string, and 3:4 for the fourth string. The vibrating strings
produce harmonious tones. Moreover, legend says that Pythagoras found the
relationship one day when he was walking past a blacksmith shop and heard the
hammers hit the anvil. Pythagoras heard the hammers hit the anvil he noticed that
each hammer made a different sound according to the weight of the hammer. So,
the weight of the hammer (i.e. number) decides the sound the hammer will make.
What Pythagoras found out was that math controls the tone of music.
 Pythagoras was also credited for devising the “tetractys”. Tetractys is a
triangular figure consisting of ten points arranged in four rows: one, two, three and
four points in a row. Another important discovery was found in observing that a
square is not a rational multiple of its side and from this fact, the existence of
irrational numbers were discovered. Pythagoreans' belief that whole numbers and
their ratios could account for geometric properties and the Greek mathematics in
general was disturbed by the new findings.
 The Pythagoras’ theorem is named after Pythagoras, who
tradition is credited with its discovery and proof,
although it is often argued that knowledge of the
theorem predates him.
 Nowadays, the Pythagoras’ Theorem were widely used
today. Mostly the theorem used in engineering and
mathematics.
 In engineering, the theorem are useful to calculate the
degree of stability. Most of the equation are derived to
achieve the answer.
 In mathematics, the theorem also used in scalar and
vector quantity. To find the answer and to equate the
question.
 In education, learning of Pythagoras’ theorem helps
students to understanding the right-angled triangle in
any circumstances.
 There are not much information of Pythagoras related to
mathematics because Pythagoras also philosoper
CONTRIBUTION TO THE MODERN
WORLD
 Pythagoras’s theories have brought about many positive impacts
on the past and present world. Even today, his theories are being
applied in many aspects from our everyday life to the architecture
fields and even arts. Many things would not have been made
possible today if it was not for Pythagoras whom long ago greatly
impacted the world of mathematics.
 In our everyday life, one of the most common and effect of
Pythagoras theory is that now we are able to accurately estimate
the type of ladder you will need to get to your roof. Besides that,
his theory also allows us to calculate the distance between two
places and also find the length of displacement. Furthermore, in
our everyday life of sports, Pythagoras theory can be used in
determining how far the catcher has to throw the baseball to get
from the home plate to the second base. Pythagoras’ theory also
enables us to determine the difference between people in term of
height, weight and age.
 In the field of architecture, the layout of tiling for floors can
now be easily calculated thanks to Pythagoras theory. Some
builders can use the Pythagoras theory to find the missing tiles.
Length of means and pillars can also be measured by using his
theory. Pythagoras also greatly admires the arts and thought that
without art and math, life would abnormal and harder to live.
Pythagoras had created triangle and the ideas on how to utilize
it. These days, artist use triangle as a piece in a mosaic or the
design in drawings.
 Lastly, some of the other effects of Pythagoras theories on the
world today are the triangulation theory which enables one to
locate a location where the emergency calls were made. For an
example, an ambulance is able to locate the house where
accidents occur after calls are being made. Besides that, the
Pythagoras theorem is not only essential in the 2-d geometry but
also essential in the 3-d geometry as development of video
games environments today are all drawn in 3-d using all
triangles. This moreover allows us to watch movies in 3-d
version.