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In a triangle `ABC, a=1cm, b=sqrt3 and C=(pi)/(6)`, find the third side of the triangle :

A

1 cm

B

1.5 cm

C

2 cm

D

`3sqrt3cm`

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To find the third side \( c \) of triangle \( ABC \) where \( a = 1 \, \text{cm} \), \( b = \sqrt{3} \, \text{cm} \), and \( C = \frac{\pi}{6} \) radians (or \( 30^\circ \)), we will use the cosine rule. ### Step-by-step Solution: 1. **Identify the known values**: - \( a = 1 \, \text{cm} \) - \( b = \sqrt{3} \, \text{cm} \) - \( C = 30^\circ \) 2. **Write the cosine rule formula**: The cosine rule states: \[ c^2 = a^2 + b^2 - 2ab \cos(C) \] 3. **Calculate \( \cos(C) \)**: Since \( C = 30^\circ \): \[ \cos(30^\circ) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \] 4. **Substitute the known values into the cosine rule**: \[ c^2 = 1^2 + (\sqrt{3})^2 - 2 \cdot 1 \cdot \sqrt{3} \cdot \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \] 5. **Calculate each term**: - \( 1^2 = 1 \) - \( (\sqrt{3})^2 = 3 \) - \( 2 \cdot 1 \cdot \sqrt{3} \cdot \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} = \sqrt{3} \cdot \sqrt{3} = 3 \) 6. **Combine the terms**: \[ c^2 = 1 + 3 - 3 \] \[ c^2 = 1 \] 7. **Take the square root to find \( c \)**: \[ c = \sqrt{1} = 1 \, \text{cm} \] ### Final Answer: The third side \( c \) of triangle \( ABC \) is \( 1 \, \text{cm} \). ---
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