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An aeroplane (P) leaves an Airport (A) and flies towards north at 400 km/h. At the same time another aeroplane (Q) leaves the same airport and flies towards west at 300 km/h.

An aeroplane (P) leaves an Airport (A) and flies towards north at 400 km/h. At the same time another aeroplane (Q) leaves the same airport and flies towards west at 300 km/h. Pythagoras Theorem, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Based on this information, answer the following questions:

  1. Distance covered by aeroplane P in 1.5 hours is :
    (a) 600 km
    (b) 650 km
    (c) 700 km
    (d) 800 km

  2. Distance covered by aeroplane Q in 1.5 hours is :
    (a) 600 km
    (b) 550 km
    (c) 500 km
    (d) 450 km

  3. The distance between the two aeroplanes after a certain period of time is represented by the line segment :
    (a) AP
    (b) AQ
    (c) PQ
    (d) AS

  4. After 1.5 hours, which aeroplane travelled longer distance and by how much?
    (a) P, 150 km
    (b) Q, 150 km
    (c) P, 600 km
    (d) Q, 450 km

  5. After 1.5 hours, the distance between the two aeroplanes is :
    (a) 600 km
    (b) 650 km
    (c) 700 km
    (d) 750 km

Pythagoras Theorem

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Answer

1. Given, Speed of aeroplane P = 400 km/h

As we know,

Distance traveled = Speed × Time taken

= 400 × 1.5

= 600 km.

Hence, Option (a) is the correct option.

2. Given, Speed of aeroplane Q = 300 km/h

As we know,

Distance traveled = Speed × Time taken

= 300 × 1.5

= 450 km.

Hence, Option (d) is the correct option.

3. From figure,

Distance between the two aeroplanes after a certain period of time is represented by the line segment PQ.

Hence, Option (c) is the correct option.

4. From above,

Distance traveled by aeroplane P in 1.5 hours = 600 km

Distance traveled by aeroplane Q in 1.5 hours = 450 km

600 - 450 = 150 km

⇒ Aeroplane P traveled longer distance by 150 km.

Hence, Option (a) is the correct option.

5. Distance traveled by aeroplane P in 1.5 hours = 600 km

⇒ AP = 600 km

Distance traveled by aeroplane Q in 1.5 hours = 450 km

⇒ AQ = 450 km

From figure,

Let ∠A = 90°

By Pythagoras theorem,

Hypotenuse2 = Perpendicular2 + Base2

In triangle APQ,

⇒ PQ2 = AP2 + AQ2

⇒ PQ2 = 6002 + 4502

⇒ PQ2 = 360000 + 202500

⇒ PQ2 = 562500

⇒ PQ = 562500\sqrt{562500}

⇒ PQ = 750 km.

Hence, Option (d) is the correct option.

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