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What is a Triangle?
Basic Properties of Triangles
What are the Different Types of Triangles?
Classification on the basis of Angles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Triangle?
A triangle is a polygon with three sides and three angles. It is one of the simplest and most common shapes in geometry. The sides of a triangle are line segments, and the angles are the spaces between these line segments. Triangles are named based on their side lengths and angle measurements.
Basic Properties of Triangles
Basic Properties of Triangles:
- Three Sides: A triangle always has three sides, which are line segments joining three non-collinear points.
- Three Angles: A triangle also has three angles formed by the intersection of its sides.
- Sum of Angles: The sum of all the angles in a triangle is always 180 degrees.
- Interior and Exterior: The region enclosed by the triangle is called the interior, and the space outside the triangle is called the exterior.
- Vertices: The corners of a triangle are called vertices (singular: vertex).
What are the Different Types of Triangles?
Let’s explore some common types:
- Equilateral Triangle: An equilateral triangle has three equal sides and three equal angles of 60 degrees each.
- Isosceles Triangle: An isosceles triangle has two equal sides and two equal angles.
- Scalene Triangle: A scalene triangle has three unequal sides and three unequal angles.
Classification on the basis of Angles
Right Triangle: A right triangle has one angle measuring 90 degrees, forming a right angle.
Acute Triangle: An acute triangle has three angles measuring less than 90 degrees.
Obtuse Triangle: An obtuse triangle has one angle measuring more than 90 degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Can a triangle have two right angles?
A1: No, a triangle cannot have two right angles. The sum of the angles in a triangle is 180 degrees, and if two angles are right angles (90 degrees each), the third angle would be 0 degrees, which is not possible.
Q2: What is the longest side in a right triangle called?
A2: The longest side in a right triangle is called the hypotenuse.
Q3: Are all equilateral triangles also isosceles triangles?
A3: Yes, every equilateral triangle is also an isosceles triangle because it has two equal sides.
Q4: How many acute angles does an acute triangle have?
A4: An acute triangle has three acute angles, meaning all three angles are less than 90 degrees.
