Math Around the Solar System (Video)

Vocabulary flashcards capturing key terms from the video lecture about doing math around the solar system, the Pythagorean theorem, and using Desmos.

Pythagorean theorem

In a right triangle, a^2 + b^2 = c^2; relates the lengths of the legs and the hypotenuse; can be rearranged to solve for any side.

Desmos

An online graphing calculator used to plot and explore equations, including rearranged forms of the Pythagorean theorem for visualization.

Right triangle

A triangle with a 90-degree angle whose side lengths satisfy the Pythagorean theorem.

Flip/rearrange the theorem

Algebraically rearranging a^2 + b^2 = c^2 to solve for a, b, or c.

Solar system math

Applying mathematical methods to problems involving the solar system (distances, scales, or orbital relationships) as introduced in the video.