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| ==Abstract==
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| Our client Ken, at the Redwood Discovery Museum located in Eureka asked our group to make a Pythagorean Theorem model that shows the proof that A squared plus B squared is equal to C squared. We completed this task by making an all acrylic model of a 3x4x5in right triangle with the areas attached to each side. We then filled up this model and dyed the interior color blue to fully enhance the theorem.
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| == Background ==
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| The Pythagorean Theorem is taught in every school, but our model displays physically how and where these numbers come from and mean.
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| == Problem statement and criteria ==
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| Our groups goal is to help students understand and conceptualize the Pythagorean Theorem.
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| == Description of final project ==
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| Photos and descriptions. Use gallery.
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| === Costs ===
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| Project total cost: $71.00
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| ==Testing Results==
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| We found that kids really like watching the water or material fall from two sides of the triangle to fill up the bottom one.
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| ==How to build==
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| Once all acrylic is cut to size, use acrylic glue #14 to get watertight seals.
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| == Maintenance ==
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| This is the maintenance section.
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| === Schedule ===
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| This is when to maintain what.
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| ;Daily
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| Check for leaking.
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| ;Weekly
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| Continue to check for leakage.
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| ;Monthly
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| Make sure model is clean, and not leaking.
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| ;Yearly
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| Make sure there is no cracks or leaks.
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| ;Every 2 years
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| Add more water through unscrewing valve on back of the model.
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| === Instructions ===
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| To fill liquid inside model, first unscrew cap on back of model then fill with regular water.
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| == Troubleshooting ==
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| Lower water level than usual:
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| Unscrew valve on back of model, fill model with water
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| If acrylic cracks:
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| Salvage as much as possible, and use acrylic glue #14 to re seal joints.
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| ==Discussion and next steps==
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| If model is cracked past repair, a new model must be made.
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| == Suggestions for future changes ==
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| More labels could be added for more information on right triangles.
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| ==References==
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| [[Category:Engr215 Introduction to Design]]
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