हिंदी में जवाब दो: Can a triangle have two right angles? Explain your reasoning.

Answer: No, a triangle cannot have two right angles.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1: Sum of Angles in a Triangle

We know that the sum of the interior angles of any triangle is always equal to 180∘180^\circ. This is a fundamental property of triangles.

Step 2: Assume Two Right Angles

Let's assume, for the sake of contradiction, that a triangle has two right angles. A right angle measures 90∘90^\circ. So, let two angles of the triangle, say ∠A\angle A and ∠B\angle B, each be 90∘90^\circ.

Step 3: Calculate Sum of Two Angles

If two angles are 90∘90^\circ each, their sum would be 90∘+90∘=180∘90^\circ + 90^\circ = 180^\circ.

Step 4: Determine the Third Angle

According to the angle sum property, the third angle, ∠C\angle C, would be 180∘−(∠A+∠B)180^\circ - (\angle A + \angle B). Substituting the sum of the two right angles, we get ∠C=180∘−180∘=0∘\angle C = 180^\circ - 180^\circ = 0^\circ.

Step 5: Conclusion

A triangle must have three positive angles. An angle of 0∘0^\circ means that the two sides forming the angle would lie on top of each other, effectively collapsing the triangle into a line segment. Therefore, a triangle cannot have two right angles.

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