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In any given triangle, which point of concurrency is positioned at an equal distance from all three of its vertices?

Options

A

Circumcenter

B

Orthocenter

C

Incenter

D

Centroid

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Correct Answer :

Option A

Circumcenter

Circumcenter

Solution :

The correct option is Circumcenter.

Let us analyze the definitions and properties of the concurrency points in a triangle:

1. Circumcenter: The circumcenter is the point where the three perpendicular bisectors of the sides of a triangle intersect. According to the perpendicular bisector theorem, any point on a perpendicular bisector is equidistant from the endpoints of the segment. Consequently, the circumcenter is positioned at an equal distance from all three vertices of the triangle. This uniform distance serves as the radius of the circumcircle passing through all three vertices.

2. Incenter: The incenter is the point of intersection of the three interior angle bisectors. It is equidistant from the three sides of the triangle, forming the center of the inscribed circle (incircle).

3. Orthocenter: The orthocenter is the point where the three altitudes of the triangle meet.

4. Centroid: The centroid is the point of intersection of the three medians of the triangle, dividing each median in a 2:1 ratio.

Therefore, the point of concurrency equidistant from all three vertices is the Circumcenter.

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