ABC is an equilateral triangle of side 2a.
Question.
ABC is an equilateral triangle of side 2a. Find each of its altitudes.
ABC is an equilateral triangle of side 2a. Find each of its altitudes.
Solution:
Altitude of equilateral triangle
$=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \times$ Side $=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \times 2 a=\sqrt{3} a$
Altitude of equilateral triangle
$=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \times$ Side $=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \times 2 a=\sqrt{3} a$