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Is it possible to construct a ∆ABC in which AB = 5 cm, BC = 5 cm and AC = 10 cm?
(a) Yes
(b) No

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Solution

(b) No
It is because the sum of any two sides of a triangle is always greater than the third side.
Here, the sum of two sides (i.e., 5+5 = 10 cm) is equal to the third side (10 cm).

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