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In a triangle, if orthocentre, circumcentre, incentre and centroid coincide, then the triangle must be

A

obtuse angled

B

isosceles

C

equilateral

D

right - angled

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To solve the problem, we need to determine the type of triangle in which the orthocenter, circumcenter, incenter, and centroid all coincide at a single point. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Points of Concurrency**: - The orthocenter (H) is the point where the three altitudes of a triangle intersect. - The circumcenter (O) is the point where the perpendicular bisectors of the sides intersect, and it is the center of the circumcircle. - The incenter (I) is the point where the angle bisectors of the triangle intersect, and it is the center of the incircle. - The centroid (G) is the point where the three medians of the triangle intersect. 2. **Condition for Coincidence**: - For all four points (H, O, I, G) to coincide, the triangle must have special properties. In general, these points are distinct for most triangles. 3. **Analyzing Special Triangles**: - In an **equilateral triangle**, all sides and angles are equal. This symmetry causes the orthocenter, circumcenter, incenter, and centroid to all be located at the same point. 4. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, if the orthocenter, circumcenter, incenter, and centroid of a triangle coincide, the triangle must be an **equilateral triangle**. ### Final Answer: The triangle must be an **equilateral triangle**.
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