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| − | + | '''Mass points''' is a method in [[Euclidean geometry]] that can greatly simplify the proofs of many theorems. In essence, it involves using a local [[coordinate system]] to identify [[point]]s by the [[ratio]]s into which they divide [[line segment]]s. Mass points are generalized by [[barycentric coordinates]]. | |
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Revision as of 11:45, 22 April 2008
Mass points is a method in Euclidean geometry that can greatly simplify the proofs of many theorems. In essence, it involves using a local coordinate system to identify points by the ratios into which they divide line segments. Mass points are generalized by barycentric coordinates.
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