If in an equilateral triangle the length of the median is √3 cm then f...
Given: The length of the median of an equilateral triangle is √3 cm.
To find: The length of the side of the equilateral triangle.
Solution:Step 1: Recall the properties of an equilateral triangle:
- All sides of an equilateral triangle are equal.
- All angles of an equilateral triangle are equal and each angle is 60 degrees.
- The median of an equilateral triangle is also the altitude and angle bisector.
Step 2: Let's draw an equilateral triangle ABC with median AD as shown below.
Step 3: We know that the median AD divides the equilateral triangle ABC into two congruent right triangles ABD and ACD.
Step 4: Using Pythagoras theorem in right triangle ABD, we can find the length of AB.
AB² = AD² - BD²
As per the given information AD = √3 cm.
We know that in an equilateral triangle, the median is half of the side. Hence, BD = AB/2.
Substituting the value of BD, we get:
AB² = (√3)² - (AB/2)²
AB² = 3 - (AB²/4)
AB² + AB²/4 = 3
(5/4)AB² = 3
AB² = 12/5
AB = √(12/5) cm
Step 5: Simplifying the above expression, we get:
AB = (2√15)/5 cm
Hence, the length of the side of the equilateral triangle is (2√15)/5 cm.
Answer: The length of the side of the equilateral triangle is (2√15)/5 cm.