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Which of the following options have one of its altitude outside the triangle?

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Solution

The correct option is B
An altitude is the perpendicular line joining the vertex to the opposite side.

In case of the obtuse angled triangle, the altitude from vertex A to the side BC (extended) meets at D. Altitude AD is outside of the triangle.


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