alleryStart learning →Centroid of a triangle lies at:
AIntersection of medians, at 1/3 height from base
BRandom
CMidpoint of base
DTop vertex
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Intersection of medians, at 1/3 height from base
**Centroid:** intersection of three medians (line from vertex to opposite side's midpoint).
Divides each median in 2:1 ratio (closer to side).
Located at h/3 above the base for any triangle.
For uniform-density triangle, centroid = center of mass.
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