Difference between revisions of "Median of a triangle"
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− | A '''median''' of a [[triangle]] is a [[cevian]] of the triangle that | + | A '''median''' of a [[triangle]] is a [[cevian]] of the triangle that joins one [[vertex]] to the [[midpoint]] of the opposite side. |
In the following figure, <math>AM</math> is a median of triangle <math>ABC</math>. | In the following figure, <math>AM</math> is a median of triangle <math>ABC</math>. | ||
<center>[[Image:median.PNG]]</center> | <center>[[Image:median.PNG]]</center> | ||
− | The medians are [[concurrent]] at the [[centroid]]. The [[centroid]] divides the medians (segments) in a 2:1 ratio. | + | Each triangle has 3 medians. The medians are [[concurrent]] at the [[centroid]]. The [[centroid]] divides the medians (segments) in a 2:1 ratio. |
== See Also == | == See Also == |
Revision as of 14:01, 14 August 2006
A median of a triangle is a cevian of the triangle that joins one vertex to the midpoint of the opposite side.
In the following figure, is a median of triangle
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Each triangle has 3 medians. The medians are concurrent at the centroid. The centroid divides the medians (segments) in a 2:1 ratio.