
In the construction of orthocentre to the triangle, the following steps are to be followed
- Find the perpendicular from any two vertices to the opposite sides.
- To draw the perpendicular or the altitude, use vertex C as the center and radius equal to the side BC. Draw arcs on the opposite sides AB and AC.
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- Similarly, draw intersecting arcs from points C and E, at G. Join BG.
- CF and BG are altitudes or perpendiculars for the sides AB and AC respectively.
- The intersection point of any two altitudes of a triangle gives the orthocenter.
- Thus, find the point of intersection of the two altitudes.
- At that point, H is referred to as the orthocenter of the triangle.

Important Questions on Constructions



Consider the following statements:
The orthocentre of a triangle always lies inside the triangle.
The centroid of a triangle always lies inside the triangle.
The orthocentre of a right-angled triangle lies on the triangle.
The centroid of a right-angled triangle lies on the triangle.
Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1. The point of intersection of the perpendicular bisectors of the sides of a triangle may lie outside the triangle.
2. The point of intersection of the perpendiculars drawn from the vertices to the opposite sides of a triangle may lie on two sides.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?





Find the in-radius (in cm) of an equilateral triangle whose sides are cm each.

Two circles are placed in an equilateral triangle as shown in the figure. What ratio of the area of the larger circle to that of the equilateral triangle?





Construct such that and construct its incircle.





