Q.3. If ΔABC ~ ΔEDF and ΔABC is not similar to ΔDEF, then which of the...
Explanation:
To determine which statement is not true, we need to examine the given conditions and properties of similar triangles.
Given:
- ΔABC ~ ΔEDF (Triangle ABC is similar to Triangle EDF)
- ΔABC is not similar to ΔDEF (Triangle ABC is not similar to Triangle DEF)
Similar Triangles:
When two triangles are similar, their corresponding sides are proportional and their corresponding angles are equal.
Now, let's analyze each statement:
(a) BC · EF = AC · FD
This statement is true according to the similarity of triangles. In similar triangles, the ratio of corresponding side lengths is constant. So, we can say that BC/AC = EF/FD. Therefore, BC · EF = AC · FD holds true.
(b) AB · EF = AC · DE
This statement is not necessarily true. It cannot be concluded solely based on the given information. The lengths of AB, AC, EF, and DE are not directly related to the similarity of triangles. Hence, statement (b) is not always true.
(c) BC · DE = AB · EF
This statement is true according to the similarity of triangles. In similar triangles, the ratio of corresponding side lengths is constant. So, we can say that BC/AB = DE/EF. Therefore, BC · DE = AB · EF holds true.
(d) BC · DE = AB · FD
This statement is true according to the similarity of triangles. In similar triangles, the ratio of corresponding side lengths is constant. So, we can say that BC/AB = DE/FD. Therefore, BC · DE = AB · FD holds true.
Conclusion:
Based on the analysis, the statement (b) AB · EF = AC · DE is not necessarily true when ΔABC ~ ΔEDF and ΔABC is not similar to ΔDEF.