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Right triangles are similar Always Sometimes Never

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since the right triangle always has a 90 degree angle they are always similar
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Answer with explanation:

Consider right triangle,A, having side length , 3 unit,4 unit and 5 unit.

And another right triangle,B having, side length ,6 unit, 8 unit and 12 unit.

And , third right triangle,C, having side length, 5 unit, 12 unit and 13 unit Respectively.

As,In a right angled triangle ,one angle measures 90°.

Two triangles are similar by:

1. A A or AAA, Similarity

2. SSS Similarity

3. S AS, Similarity

⇒⇒Triangle A and Triangle B are similar by S S S, while Triangle B and Triangle C , are not Similar by any Similarity Criterion.

So→,Right triangles are "Sometimes" Similar.

Option B: Sometimes

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