Altitude of a Triangle

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Altitude of a Triangle: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Altitude of Triangles, Basic Properties of Altitudes of Triangles, and Altitudes and Medians in Equilateral Triangles.

Important Questions on Altitude of a Triangle

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Name the orthocentre of PQR.

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A square is drawn on the altitude of an equilateral triangle of sides 2 metres. If the altitude of the square is k m, then find the value of k.

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Where does the orthocentre lie in the case of a right angled triangle?

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Where does the orthocentre lie in the case of an obtuse-angled triangle?

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Where does the orthocentre lie in the case of an acute-angled triangle?

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The altitudes of a triangle intersect at _____.

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The area of a circle inscribed in an equilateral triangle is 36π sq units. The length of altitude of triangle is:

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Draw all three altitudes for the following triangles and explain how they are different:

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G is the centroid of the equilateral ABC. If AB=10 cm, then length of the AG is :