Centroidal distance of an equilateral triangle

Q.  What is the centroidal distance of an equilateral triangle of side 2 m?
- Published on 21 Sep 15

a. 0.866 m
b. 0.769 m
c. 1.000 m
d. 0.577 m

ANSWER: 0.577 m
 

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  • Sravanthi   -Posted on 14 Dec 15
    Solution:

    Height of an equilateral triangle is given as (√3 / 2) x a, here a is the side of the triangle.

    Side of equilateral triangle = 2 m

    Therefore, height of an equilateral triangle (h) = (√3 / 2) x a

    = (√3 / 2) x 2 = 1.732

    Centroidal distance of an equilateral triangle = h / 3

    = 1.732 / 3

    = 0.577 m

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