In this paper, we show some properties of centroids of geometric figures, such as triangles, quadrilaterals and tetrahedra. In particular, we will prove the properties by means of geometric transformations and by introducing extensions of triangles and quadrilaterals, i.e. by adding one, two or three new vertices to the figure. The study of these properties can be used, with profit, in a classroom activity supported by a dynamic geometry system.

Magic of centroids

Ferrarello, Daniela;Mammana, Maria Flavia
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Pennisi, Mario
2018-01-01

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In this paper, we show some properties of centroids of geometric figures, such as triangles, quadrilaterals and tetrahedra. In particular, we will prove the properties by means of geometric transformations and by introducing extensions of triangles and quadrilaterals, i.e. by adding one, two or three new vertices to the figure. The study of these properties can be used, with profit, in a classroom activity supported by a dynamic geometry system.
2018
centroids; Homothetic transformation; quadrilaterals; tetrahedra; triangles; Mathematics (miscellaneous); 3304; Applied Mathematics
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