the smallest possible size for a triangle....

[marty.frmn]

Is the smallest possible size that a triangle can have is 0.... or can we say some value greater than 0.... coz i think 0 means the points have to be collinear but then its not a triangle....

[stapel_eliz]

The answer will depend upon how your book or instructor defines a "triangle". A triangle with zero area can be termed "degenerate" (as in, "qualifies technically, but isn't terribly useful") or as "not a triangle" (if a triangle must have positive area). Your instructor should be able to tell you which definition you're expected to use.

[marty.frmn]

well the question i came across just says that you have to answer the smallest possible area for a triangle.... well considering the technicality of a degenerate..... this should work fine.... coz greater than 0 can be anything and no restrictions for this is given in the question....