Question

What is the distance of a centroid from the base of a triangle? ( where b = base and h = height )

• A. h/3
• B. h/2
• C. h
• D. h/4

Answer 1

Answer:

A. h/3

The centroid of a triangle is the point where the entire area is assumed to be concentrated. The distance of the centroid from the base of a triangle is given by Yc = h/3,