Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Pythagoras' theorem

Pythagoras' theorem — practice question

The diagram depicts a box shaped as a cuboid with side lengths 5 cm, 5 cm and 7 cm. Mala has a straight rod measuring 10 cm.
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Show that this rod cannot fit fully inside the box.

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