Difference between revisions of "Semiperimeter"

 
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==Definition==
 
==Definition==
The semi-perimeter of a figure is literally half of the perimeter or
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The semi-perimeter of a figure is literally half of the [[perimeter]] or
 
<math>\frac{P}{2}</math> where <math>P</math> is the total perimeter of a figure.
 
<math>\frac{P}{2}</math> where <math>P</math> is the total perimeter of a figure.
  
 
==Applications==
 
==Applications==
 
The semi-perimeter has many uses in geometeric formulas. Two well known examples are [[Heron's formula]] and [[Brahmgupta's formula]].
 
The semi-perimeter has many uses in geometeric formulas. Two well known examples are [[Heron's formula]] and [[Brahmgupta's formula]].
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== See also ==
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*[[Perimeter]]

Revision as of 14:57, 21 June 2006

Definition

The semi-perimeter of a figure is literally half of the perimeter or $\frac{P}{2}$ where $P$ is the total perimeter of a figure.

Applications

The semi-perimeter has many uses in geometeric formulas. Two well known examples are Heron's formula and Brahmgupta's formula.

See also