Coordinate Geometry Question 73

Question: If the vertices of a triangle are $ A(1,4),B(3,0) $ and $ C(2,1), $ then the length of the median passing through C is

[RPET 1995]

Options:

A) 1

B) 2

C) $ \sqrt{2} $

D) $ \sqrt{3} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Mid-point of AB is (2, 2), therefore the required length is the distance between the points (2, 2) and (2, 1) i.e., 1.