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A groundbreaking new proof for Pythagoras’ Theorem?

A groundbreaking new proof for Pythagoras’ Theorem?

FromMore or Less: Behind the Stats


A groundbreaking new proof for Pythagoras’ Theorem?

FromMore or Less: Behind the Stats

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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Apr 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Pythagoras’ Theorem, explaining the relationship between the three sides of a right angled triangle, is one of the most famous in maths. It’s been studied and put to use for thousands of years. Now two US high school students say they’ve found a new trigonometric proof for the theorem, something many in the mathematical community believe to be impossible. We discuss Pythagoras’ Theorem, the importance of proofs in maths and the chances of this being a real breakthrough with mathematician, author and YouTuber Matt Parker.
Released:
Apr 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Tim Harford and the More or Less team try to make sense of the statistics which surround us. From BBC Radio 4