8
QuizMultiple Choice
Centroid and Orthocenter
Question 8 • Geometry - Semester 1 Pathways
Triangle A B C is shown. Lines are drawn from each point to the opposite side and intersect at point D.
Answer
A
Point D can be the orthocenter because it is the point of intersection of three segments coming from the vertices of the triangle.B
Point D can be the orthocenter because each vertex angle appears to be bisected.C
Point D cannot be the orthocenter because the orthocenter of an obtuse triangle is located outside the triangle.D
Point D cannot be the orthocenter because the orthocenter of an obtuse triangle is located on the perimeter of the triangle.