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The centre of gravity of an isosceles triangle with base (p) and sides (q) from its base is

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TARIQ AHMAD
TARIQ AHMAD 5 years ago
Correct answer is:

[√(4q² - p²)]/6

@Bashir Ahmad
We know that COG of triangle is h/3 from its base
Using Pythagorus theorm
h = [√(4q² - p²)]/2
=> COG = h/3 = 1/3 * ( [√(4q² - p²)]/2 )
= [√(4q² - p²)]/6
Bashir Ahmed
Bashir Ahmed 5 years ago
How