Station 2: Apply It - Applying the Pythagorean Identity
★ REFRAME
◆ REPRESENT
◆ PATTERN
○ LIMITS
Guided Inquiry, Error Diagnosis
Test real-world coordinates using the Pythagorean identity to validate robotic arm positions.
Checklist:
I showed my calculations
I indicated PASS/FAIL status for each point
I provided a brief diagnosis for the points that failed
I solved with a new formula for r=2
I justified every judgment with math
I explained why Pythagorean checks matter for safety/reliability