NDA Maths Mock Test – 01 – Q56

Question:

What is the maximum area of a triangle that can be inscribed in a circle of radius a?

What is the maximum area of a triangle that can be inscribed in a circle of radius a?

Options:

  • (3√3 a2) / 4 sq units
  • a2 / 2 sq units
  • (3a2) / 4 sq units
  • (√3 a2) / 4 sq units
  • (3√3 a2) / 4 sq units
  • a2 / 2 sq units
  • (3a2) / 4 sq units
  • (√3 a2) / 4 sq units

Correct Answer: a)

Explanation:

‘
‘ For area to be maximum triangle inscribed in the circle must be equilateral triangle.
B c
‘ Gi√en, radius of the circle = a
1 .”. Side of the equilateral triangle = /3a 1
‘ .”. Area of the equilateral triangle
Bo: /3
= F(side)? = 4 (V3a)? !
3,2
‘ = EL $q units ‘
Q56 Diagram

‘
‘ For area to be maximum triangle inscribed in the circle must be equilateral triangle.
B c
‘ Gi√en, radius of the circle = a
1 .”. Side of the equilateral triangle = /3a 1
‘ .”. Area of the equilateral triangle
Bo: /3
= F(side)? = 4 (V3a)? !
3,2
‘ = EL $q units ‘
Q56 Diagram

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