Point of Equal Tension

P is the point of equal tension of the triangle ∆ABC. P equalizes the tension from points A, B, and C. P also equalizes the angles created by the three segments. P also minimizes the distance sum to the other three points.

 

David Coley

 
Resource Type
Activity
Tags
120-degrees  distance  ellipe  geometry  minimization  tri-ellipse 
Target Group (Age)
14 – 19+
Language
English
 
 
 
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