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Centroid of a Polygon--Three Views.

Authors :
Shilgalis, Thomas W.
Benson, Carol T.
Source :
Mathematics Teacher. Apr 2001 94(4):302-307.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Investigates the idea of the center of mass of a polygon and illustrates centroids of polygons. Connects physics, mathematics, and technology to produces results that serve to generalize the notion of centroid to polygons other than triangles. (KHR)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0025-5769
Volume :
94
Issue :
4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Mathematics Teacher
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
EJ670442
Document Type :
Guides - Classroom - Teacher<br />Journal Articles