In the 1 - 2 - Root 3 triangle, why isn't Root 3 the hypotenuse?
sqrt (3) ≈ 1.73
It can't be the hypotenuse, brecause 2 is greater
Plus.....by the Pythagorean Theorem....
2^2 = 1^2 + (sqrt (3))^2
4 = 1 + 3
So....2 is the hyp