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Quadrilaterals and Tetrahedra

Authors :
Mammana, Maria Flavia
Micale, Biagio
Pennisi, Mario
Source :
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology. 2009 40(6):817-828.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

In this note we show the existence of a surprising analogy between quadrilaterals and tetrahedra, determining some properties that hold for both families of figures. This analogy suggests some new properties of quadrilaterals. (Contains 11 figures,)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0020-739X
Volume :
40
Issue :
6
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ857915
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00207390902912860