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Meena claims: 'The altitude of a triangle is always shorter than the median from the same vertex.'
Is her claim always true? Pick the best answer.

Class 7Medians and AltitudesTriangles
  • ANo - they can be equal, and which is longer depends on the triangle
  • BYes - the altitude is always shorter
  • CYes - the altitude is always longer
  • DNo - the altitude is always longer

Step-by-Step Solution

In an isosceles triangle the median to the base equals the altitude. Generally their relative length varies, so the claim is not always true.
Answer: A) No - they can be equal, and which is longer depends on the triangle

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