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What is the minimum number of altitudes that has to intersect in order to get the position of orthocentre of any triangle?

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Solution

The correct option is A 2
  • Every triangle has 3 altitudes and in triangle the third altitude has to pass through the intersection of the other 2 altitudes. Hence the point of intersection of any two altitudes will give the position of the Orthocentre.

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