1. What is the Omni Right Angle Calculator?

Definition: This calculator computes the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle using the Pythagorean theorem.

Purpose: It helps students, engineers, and construction professionals quickly determine the length of the hypotenuse when the other two sides are known.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• \( c \) — Hypotenuse (longest side, opposite the right angle)
• \( a \) — First side of the right triangle
• \( b \) — Second side of the right triangle

Explanation: The squares of the two shorter sides are added together, and the square root of this sum gives the hypotenuse length.

3. Importance of Right Angle Calculations

Details: Accurate right angle calculations are essential in construction, navigation, engineering, and many STEM fields.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the lengths of both sides (a and b) in meters. Both values must be > 0. The result will be in meters.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Can I use this for non-right triangles?
A: No, this calculator only works for right-angled triangles. For other triangles, use the Law of Cosines.

Q2: What units should I use?
A: The calculator uses meters, but any consistent unit will work as long as both inputs use the same unit.

Q3: How accurate are the results?
A: Results are accurate to 3 decimal places, sufficient for most practical applications.

Q4: Can I calculate a side if I know the hypotenuse?
A: Not with this calculator. You would need to rearrange the formula to \( a = \sqrt{c² - b²} \).

Q5: What's the maximum input value?
A: There's no strict maximum, but extremely large values might cause floating-point precision issues.