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A stick of length one meter is broken at two locations at distances of b1 and b2 from the origin (0), as shown in the figure. Note that 0 < b1 < b2 < 1. Which one of the following is NOT a necessary condition for forming a triangle using the three pieces? Note: All lengths are in meter. The figure shown is representative.

- A.
b1 < 0.5
- B.
b2 > 0.5
- C.
b2 < b1 + 0.5
- D.
b1 + b2 < 1
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