The fine art of euclidean geometry Viviani’s theorem . . . and a cousin

Shirali, Shailesh A. (2012) The fine art of euclidean geometry Viviani’s theorem . . . and a cousin. At Right Angles, 1 (2). pp. 23-26.

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Abstract

‘‘ I think it is said that Gauss had ten different proofs for the law of quadratic reciprocity. Any good theorem should have several proofs, the more the better. For two reasons: usually, different proofs have different strengths and weaknesses, and they generalise in different directions — they are not just repetitions of each other. ’’ Sir Michael Atiyah, interview in European Mathematical Society Newsletter, September 2004.

Item Type:	Articles in APF Magazines
Authors:	Shirali, Shailesh A.
Document Language:	Language English
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Euclidean geometry, Viviani’s theorem
Subjects:	Natural Sciences > Mathematics
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bengaluru > University Publications > At Right Angles
Full Text Status:	Public
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/1586
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