Pappus theorems

Pappus invented line and centroid theorems {Pappus's theorems} {Pappus theorems}.

Draw line segments from first first-line-segment point to first second-line-segment point, second first-line-segment point to second second-line-segment point, and first first-line-segment point to second second-line-segment point. The drawn line segments have three intersection points that make a straight line.

Arcs have planes. Arcs rotated around plane axis generate area equal to arc length times circular-path segment traveled by arc centroid.

Planes rotated around plane axis generate volume equal to surface area times circular-path segment traveled by centroid.

revolution

If centroid paths are circles, the previous two theorems generate surfaces or volumes of revolution.

Related Topics in Table of Contents

Mathematical Sciences>Geometry>Plane>Line>Theorem

Whole Section in One File

3-Geometry-Plane-Line-Theorem

Drawings

Drawings

Contents and Indexes of Topics, Names, and Works

Outline of Knowledge Database Home Page

Contents

Glossary

Topic Index

Name Index

Works Index

Searching

Search Form

Database Information, Disclaimer, Privacy Statement, and Rights

Description of Outline of Knowledge Database

Notation

Disclaimer

Copyright Not Claimed

Privacy Statement

References and Bibliography

Consciousness Bibliography

Technical Information

Date Modified: 2022.0224