Math Problem Statement

In ∆ABC, several geometric properties involving medians and centroids are explored through four different sub-questions about triangle properties, medians, centroids, and right-angled triangles.

Solution

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1) In ABC\triangle ABC, if ADAD is a median and MM is the point of intersection of its medians and DM=4cmDM = 4 \, \text{cm}, then AD=AD = ?

Given:

  • ADAD is a median (so it divides the opposite side BCBC into two equal parts).
  • MM is the centroid of the triangle, and it divides the median in the ratio 2:1.

Solution: Since MM is the centroid, DM=13ADDM = \frac{1}{3}AD. Therefore, AD=3×DM=3×4cm=12cmAD = 3 \times DM = 3 \times 4 \, \text{cm} = 12 \, \text{cm}.

Answer: (b)12cm(b) \, 12 \, \text{cm}


2) In ABC\triangle ABC where BAC=90\angle BAC = 90^\circ and BC=12cmBC = 12 \, \text{cm}, ADAD is a median and MM is the point of intersection of its medians. Find AMAM.

Given:

  • ABC\triangle ABC is a right triangle with BAC=90\angle BAC = 90^\circ and BC=12cmBC = 12 \, \text{cm}.
  • ADAD is a median, meaning DD is the midpoint of BCBC, so BD=DC=6cmBD = DC = 6 \, \text{cm}.

Solution: In a right triangle, the median from the right angle vertex to the hypotenuse is half the hypotenuse. So, AM=12×12cm=6cmAM = \frac{1}{2} \times 12 \, \text{cm} = 6 \, \text{cm}.

Answer: (d)6cm(d) \, 6 \, \text{cm}


3) The length of the median drawn from the vertex of the right angle in the right-angled triangle is \dots the length of the hypotenuse of the triangle.

Solution: In any right triangle, the median drawn from the right angle vertex to the hypotenuse is half the length of the hypotenuse.

Answer: (b)12(b) \, \frac{1}{2}


4) In ABC\triangle ABC, if ADAD is a median and MM is the point of concurrence of the medians, then AM=ADAM = \dots AD.

Given:

  • ADAD is a median.
  • MM is the centroid, which divides ADAD in the ratio 2:1, where AM=23ADAM = \frac{2}{3}AD.

Solution: Using the property of the centroid, AM=23×ADAM = \frac{2}{3} \times AD.

Answer: (c)23(c) \, \frac{2}{3}


Let me know if you need any details or further clarifications on any of the questions.

Here are some follow-up questions that might help deepen your understanding:

  1. How can you find the centroid in an isosceles triangle?
  2. What is the relationship between the median and the area of the triangle?
  3. Why does the centroid divide the median into a 2:1 ratio?
  4. How do you calculate the area of a triangle using medians?
  5. In a scalene triangle, can the centroid and the orthocenter coincide?

Tip: Remember, the centroid is always located two-thirds of the way from a vertex along the median, dividing the median in a 2:1 ratio.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Triangles
Medians
Centroids
Right-angled triangles

Formulas

Centroid divides the median in a 2:1 ratio
Length of the median in a right triangle = half the hypotenuse

Theorems

Centroid Theorem
Median Theorem for Right Triangles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10