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Let ABC to be an acute triangle with `BC=a,CA =b and AB=c, ` where `a ne b ne c.` From any point 'p' inside `Delta ABClet B,E,F` denot foot of perpendiculars form 'p' noto the sides, BC, CA and AB, respectively. Now, answer the following equations.
If `DeltaDEF` is equilateral, then 'P'

A

coincides with incentre of `Delta ABC`

B

coincides with orthocentre of `Delta ABC`

C

lies on padal `Delta` of `Delta ABC`

D

None of the above

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the conditions under which triangle DEF, formed by the feet of the perpendiculars from point P to the sides of triangle ABC, is equilateral. ### Step-by-step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Triangle and Points**: - Let triangle ABC be an acute triangle with sides BC = a, CA = b, and AB = c. - Point P is inside triangle ABC, and we denote the feet of the perpendiculars from P to the sides BC, CA, and AB as points D, E, and F, respectively. 2. **Condition for Triangle DEF to be Equilateral**: - For triangle DEF to be equilateral, the lengths of the sides DE, EF, and DF must be equal. This means: \[ DE = EF = DF \] 3. **Using the Sine Rule**: - The lengths of the segments can be expressed using the sine of the angles at point P: \[ DE = PD \cdot \sin(\angle B), \quad EF = PE \cdot \sin(\angle C), \quad DF = PF \cdot \sin(\angle A) \] 4. **Setting the Equations**: - Since DE = EF = DF, we can set up the following equations: \[ PD \cdot \sin(\angle B) = PE \cdot \sin(\angle C) = PF \cdot \sin(\angle A) \] 5. **Finding Ratios**: - From the above equations, we can derive ratios: \[ \frac{PD}{PE} = \frac{\sin(\angle C)}{\sin(\angle B)}, \quad \frac{PE}{PF} = \frac{\sin(\angle A)}{\sin(\angle C)}, \quad \frac{PF}{PD} = \frac{\sin(\angle B)}{\sin(\angle A)} \] 6. **Conclusion about Point P**: - The point P must satisfy these ratios, which implies that P lies on a specific locus defined by the angles of triangle ABC. - When triangle DEF is equilateral, point P coincides with the intersection of the arcs of three circles defined by these ratios. 7. **Final Answer**: - Therefore, if triangle DEF is equilateral, point P must lie at a specific location that does not coincide with the orthocenter of triangle ABC, nor does it lie on any parallel triangle. Thus, the correct option is: - **None of the above**.
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