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#1 2013-02-21 23:18:29

niharika_kumar
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centroids

we have been studying centroids,circumcentre ,orthocentre ,incentre etc etc ..
but can you tell me if their are any uses of theirs.:|:|


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#2 2013-02-21 23:21:18

zetafunc.
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Re: centroids

One use of a centroid is that it tells you the location of the triangle's centre of mass, if the mass is of uniform density.

#3 2013-02-22 03:40:24

bobbym
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Re: centroids

Hi;

There are many, many more. For instance, the famous Fermat - Torricelli point.


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#4 2013-02-22 09:52:07

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Re: centroids

Hi

The circumcentre  is the basis for the sine rule.

Bob


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#5 2013-02-25 22:43:20

niharika_kumar
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Re: centroids

thanx
and wat about the others?
please tell me!!


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#6 2013-02-25 22:55:23

bobbym
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Re: centroids

Hi;

This is the complete list of them, they are difficult because they are in terms of barycentric coordinates but you will get an idea of how many there are.

http://faculty.evansville.edu/ck6/encyclopedia/ETC.html


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
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#7 2013-02-27 18:14:47

niharika_kumar
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Re: centroids

thnx bobbym


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#8 2013-02-27 20:28:02

bobbym
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Re: centroids

Hi;

Your welcome and good luck.


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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