Prove that in a triangle,other than an equilateral triangle,the angle opposite to the longest side is greater than $\frac{2}{3}$ of a right angle.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) Given: $A$ triangle $ABC$,which is not an equilateral triangle. Let $BC$ be the longest side.
To prove: $\angle A > \frac{2}{3} \times 90^{\circ} = 60^{\circ}$.
Proof: In $\Delta ABC$,since $BC$ is the longest side,we have:
$BC > AB \Rightarrow \angle A > \angle C$ ..... $(1)$ [Since the angle opposite to the longer side is larger]
$BC > AC \Rightarrow \angle A > \angle B$ ..... $(2)$ [Since the angle opposite to the longer side is larger]
Adding $(1)$ and $(2)$,we get:
$\angle A + \angle A > \angle B + \angle C$
$2\angle A > \angle B + \angle C$
Adding $\angle A$ on both sides:
$2\angle A + \angle A > \angle A + \angle B + \angle C$
$3\angle A > 180^{\circ}$ [Angle sum property of a triangle]
$\angle A > \frac{180^{\circ}}{3}$
$\angle A > 60^{\circ}$
Since $60^{\circ} = \frac{2}{3} \times 90^{\circ}$,we have $\angle A > \frac{2}{3}$ of a right angle.
Hence,proved.

Explore More

Similar Questions

In the given figure,$XP = XS$,$XQ = XR$ and $\angle PXR = \angle SXQ$. Prove that $PQ = SR$.

$CDE$ is an equilateral triangle formed on side $CD$ of a square $ABCD$ (see figure). Show that $\triangle ADE \cong \triangle BCE$.

Difficult
View Solution

Line segments $AB$ and $CD$ bisect each other at $P$. If $PA = PD$ and $PB = PC$,prove that $AC = BD$.

In the given figure,$AB \perp BQ$,$PQ \perp QB$,$AC = PR$ and $BR = QC$. Prove that $\angle BAC = \angle QPR$.

Difficult
View Solution

$AB$ and $CD$ are the smallest and largest sides of a quadrilateral $ABCD$. Determine which is greater,$\angle B$ or $\angle D$.

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo