Explains the proof that when a perpendicular is drawn from the vertex to the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle, it divides the triangle into two similar triangles, which are also similar to the original triangle

Lesson Outcomes

• At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to:
• Define triangle, altitude, right angled triangle
• Understand the proof that when a perpendicular is drawn from the vertex to the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle, it divides the triangle into two similar triangles, which are also similar to the original triangle