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Question
Some question and their alternative answer are given. Select the correct alternative.
If a, b, and c are sides of a triangle and a2 + b2 = c2, name the type of triangle.
Options
Obtuse angled triangle
Acute angled triangle
Right-angled triangle
Equilateral triangle
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Solution
Right-angled triangle
Explanation:
In a triangle, if the square of one side is equal to the sum of the squares of the remaining two sides, then the triangle is a right-angled triangle. Hence, the correct option is the Right angled triangle.
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