Abstract
The Fagnano's problem is a famous optimization problem in plane geometry, whose solution is given by the inscribed orthic triangle of a given acute triangle. In this paper, we discuss how to solve this problem by the principle of reflection via a dynamic geometry approach. Compared with the method of solutions based on Calculus or Euclidean Geometry only, this approach can be easily adapted to study similar problems in other settings. We will also introduce a useful formula for finding the perimeter of the orthic triangle. Copyright © 2017 International Association of Engineers.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists 2017 Vol I |
| Editors | S. I. AO, Oscar CASTILLO, Craig DOUGLAS, David Dagan FENG, A. M. KORSUNSKY |
| Publisher | Newswood Limited |
| Pages | 117-120 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789881404732 |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Citation
Man, Y.-K. (2017). A dynamic geometry approach to the Fagnano's problem. In S. I. Ao, O. Castillo, C. Douglas, D. D. Feng, & A. M. Korsunsky (Eds.), Proceedings of the International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists 2017 Vol I (pp. 117-120). Hong Kong: Newswood Limited.Keywords
- Fagnano problem
- Minimal perimeter
- Orthic triangle
- Periodic billiard path
- Dynamic geometry