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Which of the following is always true for the orthocenter of an obtuse triangle?
AIt lies inside the triangle
BIt lies on a vertex
CIt lies outside the triangle
DIt lies on the midpoint of the longest side
✓ Correct Answer: C — It lies outside the triangle
In an obtuse-angled triangle, the orthocenter lies outside the triangle.
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