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A TREATISE
ON THE
GEOMETRY OF THE
CIRCLE.
A TREATISE
BY
WILLIAM
J.
MCCLELLAND,
M.A.
MACMILLAN AND
AND NEW YORK
1891
All rights reserved
00.
PREFACE.
object in the publication of a treatise on Modern Geometry is to present to the more advanced students
MY
honours
in public schools and to candidates for mathematical in the Universities a ^concise statement of
type,
and are
The more
in
little difficulty
in mastering the following pages. have dwelt at length in Chap. II. on the Theory
of
III. is devoted to the more recent developments of the geometry of the triangle, initiated 21 " Sur quelques pro1873 by Lemoine's paper entitled du d'un remarquable triangle." point pride's
vi
PREFACE.
The study
of
priate
at
this
is
approthat the
of M. Brocard and of other geometers, England and on the Continent, are simple and direct inferences of the well-known property of Art. 19, which has been called the Point Theorem. Chap. IX. gives an account of the researches of Neuberg and Tarry on Three Similar Figures. A feature of the volume is the application of
deductions
both
in
Reciprocation to many of the best known theorems by which the corresponding properties of the Conic This method and that of Inversion are ascertained.
and
the
are pursued as far as is admissible within the scope limits of an elementary treatise on Geometry.
In the preparation of the book, I consulted chiefly writings of Mulcahy, Cremona, Catalan, Salmon,
my
indebted-
Many
sity
I
of the Examples are from the Dublin UniverExamination Papers, and more especially from
by Mr. M'Cay. have as far as possible indicated my additional sources of information, and given the reader references to the original memoirs from which extracts have been
those set
taken.
WILLIAM
SANTRY SCHOOL,
1st
J.
M'CLELLAND.
November, 1891.
CONTENTS.
CHAPTER
ARTICLE
1.
I.
INTKODUCTION.
Symmetry, Convention
Aiiharmonic Ratios,
Euler's Theorem,
4.
of Positive
3.
... ........
and Negative,
PAOB
1
Limiting Cases,
Examples,
5. 6.
Envelopes,
5 6
7
9
10
Examples.
7.
Bobillier's
.
37-0,
.11
.
Examples.
13
CHAPTER
SECTION
I.
IT.
15
17 17
9.
10.
11.
12.
.18
21
.22
23
23
26
13.
26
.
Examples,
27
vii
viii
ARTICLE
14.
CONTENTS.
Examples,
Theorem.
........
SECTION
II.
PAGE
15. 16.
Theorem, Problem,
Examples,
27 30
30
31
17. 18.
Explanatory, Examples,
... ....
METHOD OF INFINITESIMALS.
32 35
III.
SECTION
19.
40 42 43 44
21-23. Additional
Theorems,
24.
.....
45 48
49
50
51
25.
Examples,
53
SECTION IV.
26.
MISCELLANEOUS PROPOSITIONS.
59
CHAPTER
SECTION
III.
RECENT GEOMETRY.
I.
Brocard Points (12 and Brocard Angle (w), Cot w = Cot ^4+ Cot
0'),
60
61
61
J3
+ Cot(7,
Examples, Brocard Circle and Brocard's First Triangle, Polar Equation of a Circle,
...
62
63 65
CONTENTS.
SECTION
ARTICLE
29.
30.
II.
ix
..... ...
....
PAGE
66 67 68
31. Antiparallels,
32. 33.
of the
Brocard Points,
69
70
SECTION
34.
III.
TUCKER'S CIRCLES.
Tucker's Circles,
71
72
73
36-38. Theorems,
SECTION IV.
TUCKER'S
39. Cosine Circle, CIRCLEVS.
PARTICULAR CASKS.
Main's Property of the Symmedian Point, 42. Triplicate Ratio ("T. R.") Circle,
40. 45. Taylor's Circle,
....
74
75 75
76
48.
78 7&
CHAPTER
IV.
Theorem, Theorem,
Examples, Theorem. Examples, Isogonal and Isotomic Conjugates,
84 85
86
87
52.
88
53.
Method
of finding the
Mean
Centre,
90
91
Corollaries,
92
Centre.
Corollaries,
Mean
....
96 98 100
Examples,
X
ARTICLE
56.
CONTENTS.
PAGE
Corollaries,
Theorem.
103 104
Examples,
RECIPROCAL THEOREMS.
57. Central Axis, 58.
106
107
Method
108 108
61.
Za.^P
Minimum,
,
Examples
109
CHAPTER
V.
"
64.
66.
.114
117
120
121
Two
Triangles,
.120
.
Homology,
121
fi7
BZ'
Examples,
68.
Tarry's Point,
Triangle,
Harmonic Properties
Problem,
Examines. a Circle,
Pascal's
123
124
125 127 128
131
of
the Quadrilateral
Its
Diagonal
132
133
Maximum Polygon
of
.136
CONTENTS.
xi
CHAPTER
ARTICLE
69.
VI.
PAGE
139 139
70, 71.
Theorems,
. .
. . .
.
72.
.140 Examples, Theorem. Corollaries, 140 Examples. Radical Centre and Product, Conjugate Lines
. . .
....
143
CHARTER
VII.
CONJUGATE POINTS.
73. Definitions.
POLAR CIRCLE.
of
Elementary Properties
.
. .
Conjugate Points,
.
149 149
74.
Theorem,
.
.
....
. .
.150 .151
151
Orthocentric
System
Examples.
of Points,
152
Polar Centre,
153
II.
SECTION
79.
SALMON'S THEOREM.
Corollaries,
155
.
. .
..........
.
.
.156
157 159
.
SECTION
III.
RECIPROCATION.
80. Reciprocal Polar Curves. 81. Reciprocation of a Circle
162
167
.164
Examples,
xii
CONTENTS.
CHAPTER
COAXAL
VIII.
CIRCLES.
I.
SECTION
COAXAL CIRCLES.
ARTICLE
....
.
PAGE
173
173
174
174
To
175
175
86.
Theorem,
Extreme Cases,
. .
.
175
.'
.
.
Theorems.
Corollaries,
.176
178
Examples,
M'Cay's proof of Feuerbach's Theorem, 89. Theorem, Corollaries, Centres and Circle of Similitude, Examples, Poncelet's Theorem, 91. Theorems. Diagonal Line of a Quadrilateral,
. .
,
.183
.
184
186
187
.
.189
190
Examples,
SECTION
II.
191
192
Corollaries,
194
195
Examples
SECTION
III.
CIRCLE OF SIMILITUDE.
94. 95.
Fundamental Properties,
Examples,
197
198
CONTENTS.
xiii
CHAPTER
SECTION
IX.
TWO SIMILAR
ARTICLE
96.
97.
FIGURES.
PAGE
204
Homothotic
Centre,
Centre
of
205
98. 99.
....
.
205
206
SECTION
II.
Invariable Triangle,
207 208
101, 102.
103.
104.
209
209 210
Theorems by Neuberg,
210
211
.
106.
107.
213
216
217
CHAPTER
CIRCLES OF SIMILITUDE
SECTION
109.
110. Properties of
I.
X.
AND OF ANTISIMILITUDE.
CENTRES OF SIMILITUDE.
219
. .
111.
112.
113.
Homologous and Antihomologous Points. Homologous Chords are Parallel, Antihomologous Chords meet on their Radical
.
220 221
221
Their Values.
Note,
222
223 225
xiv
CONTENTS.
SECTION
II.
CIRCLES OF ANTISIMILITUDE.
ARTICLE
PAGE
Definitions,
114.
Fundamental Properties,
.......
227
227
229 230
CHAPTEE XL
INVERSION.
SECTION
I.
INTRODUCTORY.
115. Definitions,
116. Species of Triangle obtained
234
by Inversion
of the Vertices of a
given one,
118. Relations
119.
....
Particular Cases.
236
237
237
Theorem.
Note,
120. Inversion of a
System
of
Four Points.
of
238
121. Relations
Corollaries.
Quadrilateral.
........
SECTION
II.
its
ABCD
240
241
242
124.
Problem.
Corollary,
125.
126.
127.
Examples, Theorem, Angle between two Curves remains unaltered by Inversion, Important Considerations arising from the Theorem of
.
Art. 126,
CHAPTER
T.
INTEODUCTION.
Definitions.
called
The point
are
a Pencil of Rays.
on a right
line.
Symmetry. Convention of Positive and Negative. 1. The letters A, B, C, ..., are generally used to denote
points and positions of lines, and a, 6, c, lengths, e.g., the vertices of a triangle are A, B, (7, and the opposite sides
ft,
6, c.
By
From
in
AB
A
meant the distance from A to B measured towards B, and by BA the same distance measured
is
AB -BA
AB+BA = 0.
A, B,
AB+BC=AC= -CA
,
therefore
(7,
D, be taken in alphabetical
by Ptolemy's Theorem
BC.AD+AB.CD=BD.AC=-CA.BD,
INTRODUCTION.
left
to
we
hence,
by
transposing,
BC.AD+CA.BD+AB.CD = 0.
Again, since each chord is proportional to the sine of the angle it subtends at any fifth point on the circle,
this equation reduces to
A OC=
sin
COA.
Let
;
O.ABCD
at
and
Then
and
by multiplication
= OA .OB.OC.OD.*inBOC.AOD;...(l)
INTRODUCTION.
similarly
GA. BD.p* = OA. OB. 00. OD. sin CO J. dividing (1) by (2) we have
The student
sin
.BOD
(2)
formed by taking any pair of rays with the remaining or Conjugate pair. Thus J30Cand AOD may be conveniently denoted by a and a', 00 A and BOD by ft and ft', and .405 and COD
(3) is
written
:
sin
ft
sin {?,
four parallels to the rays of the pencil, we in general obtain a triangle and a transversal to its sides. Moreover, if we denote the angles of the
1.
we draw
triangle
its sides
by
/3,
y, those
made by the
;
transversal with
for
and
hence
any
triangle
COR.
2.
ABCD
or such that
AB/BC=AD/CD,
hence by (3) the pencil is divided harmonically, i.e., the angle COA is divided internally in B and externally in in the same ratio of sines.
Defs.
left side
The three
ratios
and
of (3) are termed the Anharmonic Ratios of four the points on the line and those on the right the ABCD. Anharmonic Ratios of the pencil
;
.
INTRODUCTION.
Their equivalence is expressed thus A variable line across a pencil is cut in a constant anharmonic
:
drawn
ratio
;
or
to it are
Equianhar-
monic.
The
is
foot of the perpendicular from a point on a line the Projection of the point on the line, and the peris
pendicular
If
L,
and
on a
line
A'B'
ABcos 0,
the Projection of AB, and is equal to and L. where 6 is the angle between
AB
EXAMPLES.
1.
The sum
right line
is
of the projections of the sides of a polygon on and generally if lines be drawn equally inclined
any and
sum
of their projections
^-^Uo n
/
' )
and the sum of the sines of the series of angles equal to 0. of the the sides of a are to projections [For they proportional regular polygon on two lines at right angles.]
is also
3.
a, 6,
<?,
c?,
to prove that
4- &2
+c
2bc cos oc
2ca cos ca
sides b
where
between the
and
c.
drawing # we have
where
x' is
but by Ex.
1.
the above
any fourth
and
BC.
4P + CA
2
(1)
(2)
multiplying (1) by BC and (2) by AB and adding to eliminate cos B, the above follows on reduction.]
4A.
c of
a triangle and
la?
+ mb* = const.,
equivalent to
and
If
APCis
BC AP* + A B 2 CP*= AC BP
2
.
2
.
[Tli is follows
from Ex. 4 or
is
perpendiculars
BX and BY on CP and AP
2
2
2
let fall
multiplying
the
equation
BP = BC*sin C + AB sm A
2
by AC~
therefore, etc.].
6.
2),
If the transversal to a
harmonic pencil
is
parallel to
one ray
the intercept
AC
is
bisected
by
the conjugate of D.
1879, p. 141.
6
7.
INTRODUCTION.
If
lines
of
a fixed point and meet two fixed the locus of the harmonic conjugate and with respect to A'B' is a line passing through
;
TA'
Note.
+ Tff
=
J>Q
....................
(By Ex.
6.)
By
is
Euc. VI. 2
if
the variable
PQ
is
locus of Q'
a parallel to
OQ and
Hence
for
any three
J +JL_
where
8.
_L + _!
is
PA'^PB'^PC'"^
"
-_JL
~~P(j
7.]
( or
\
1
1
"PA
= _1
PQ')
a right
9.
line.
For a regular
cyclic polygon, if
P
-
v
[Through
1
1
"PA
P draw the
10. If parallels be drawn through any point in Ex. 4, the relation may be written
sin
/3'
sin
sin /^ sin
11.
y y
/J'
_^
sin
sin
a
.
sin
a sin
[3
BO. AD+CA BD+AB. C7)=0, prove that be three collinear A, By points and P any fourth point BO cot A 4- d4 cot^-f^l^cot (7=0, the angles being all measured in the same aspect; and hence find the locus of the vertex, having
From
the formula
if
and
cot
A + m cot B= const.
.
and <x> Limiting Cases. The Angle of intersection of two circles is that between the tangents drawn to them at either point of
Def.
INTRODUCTION.
intersection
;
it is
the radii
If the
drawn
to either
common
point.*
circles
0,
if
Externally 180.
and
circle is that
between
its intersection.
EXAMPLES.
1.
To
ex-circles of a
triangle
ABC.
etc.,
we
easily
obtain
^ ftr] 2 ail(
To
[S
= R 2 - 2tir,
therefore 2 sin %0 =
\7^
wliere
"""*
=^
and the
3. If two concentric circles cut orthogonally one other imaginary, and their radii are of the forms p,
is
real
ip.
If
On
2, t
intersection,
and
r 2 , be the circles, 5 the distance O^O^ Q the angle of the direct common tangent, we have
52
hence
or
53
(r-j
2 - r )2 = 2 47y2 sin a
4^2
Similarly
2 d'
-=Bin a 40.
(rx
hence
if t
be the transverse
*'2
Multiplying
(1)
and
(2)
where \T^1 = i
of the common chord, of the circles (real or imaginary) since 2rjr2 sin - 75, t.t' = i.y.8. It is obvious that either the transverse common tangent to the circles
;
also
if
is
imaginary.
INTRODUCTION.
Let
point
AX
A
at
be a variable chord passing through a fixed which a tangent is drawn. According as the
chord
AX
and angle
TAX
approaches the tangent. is said to have reached its limiting position and A, may then be considered to coincide with the tangent. Hence a tangent to a circle is in the direction of the
AX
joining two indefinitely near points. Again, let the tangent T and its point of contact be fixed and the chord given in length. As the radius of the
AX
curvature diminishes, and the point Hence obviously approaches the tangent. may be made to move as near as we please to the tangent by
circle increases the
In the
limit,
when
from
the latter
distance of
is
lie
on the
line.
Hence a
finite
portion of a
of indefinitely great radius opens out into a right line, the remainder being, of course, at a distance infinitely great, i.e., at infinity.
circle
INTRODUCTION.
5.
Envelopes.
point
According as its angle of inclination to the perpendicular increases, the segments OA, OB, 00 continue
OM
to increase
J?,
to diminish.
In the
limit it reaches a position at right angles to OM. Here the angle between it and the fixed line vanishes, and their point of section is at infinity. In this case the lines
I.
28)
hence
regarded as having angles of may or lines inclination intersecting at infinity. Thus a system of parallels is a pencil of rays whose vertex is
be
Parallel lines
at infinity.
X be any two points on a curve of which X variable, and TA and TX tangents. It appears as before that as X approaches A the chord AX and the base angles A and X of the triangle TAX gradu6.
Let
is
fixed
and and
ally diminish and ultimately vanish. But as the base angles diminish the vertex
T approaches
Hence
are con-
a fortiori the element of curve AX. the limiting position, i.e., when the tangents
is
on the curve.
curve touched by a variable line is called the Envelope of the line. Thus the envelope of a line which
10
varies according to
INTRODUCTION.
any law
is the locus
of the intersec-
The envelope
14).
is
a concentric circle
(Euc. III.
If two sides of a given triangle touch 2. Bobillier's Theorem. fixed circles the third side also touches, or envelopes, a circle.
[Let
ABC be
Through O l and
2,
the centres
parallels to the sides meeting the base in each other in C'. Describe a circle O^C', and draw
draw
C'0 B
parallel to
2
A B.
is
Since
C'03
a given angle
= A\
3 is
;
a fixed point.
But
A 'B'C' is given in all respects save position hence the distance p The envelope of the base A B of 3 from A'B' is a known quantity. radius = p.~\ and is therefore a circle whose centre is 3
3.
To
and
EG of a
find the radius (p) of a circle which touches the sides triangle and the circum-circle ABC.
AC
the circum-centre of the triangle [Let I denote the in- and the centre of the circle whose radius is required is on the line
M
CL
Then
OM=R-p, OP=IP-2Rr,
7,
7(7=r/sin
<7,
MC=*pl*in$C, and
Jf/=(p-r)/8inJ<7.
Also, since C,
point,
M are
any fourth
(1)
by
Enter's
INTRODUCTION.
11
Again, if the circle M^ p has external contact with the circum-circle, it can be similarly proved that
r3 =pcos 2
(7
:
(2)
NOTE.
Since
The
relation (1) is otherwise expressed 2 2 cos <7, (p - r)/p sin (7. r/p
But
hence
(p
or the chord of contact of the circle M, p with the sides of the centre the of the inscribed circle.] triangle passes through
4. Mannheim's Theorem. Having given the vertical angle and radius of the in- or corresponding ex-circle, the envelope of the circum-circle is a circle.
MI.MC=p* PQ
(3)
[By Ex. 3.] conclude the present chapter with the following useful property, of the common tangents to four circles which touch a fifth, due to the late Dr. Casey.
7.
We
shall
Denote the circle whose centre is and radius r by and let the four circles 0^, 2r2 r touch r 4 4 3 3 a fifth 0, R at the points A, B> C, D. Let the distance cor2 3 be <S23 and the direct common tangent to the
0, r
;
,
-^-r
2
.
12
INTRODUCTION.
In the triangle
2
or
^s
23
Similarly
2
or
- fa ~ rs = 4002 G>
2
.'
14 2 =
00 .00
1
.
.
23.l+:n.24-fl.34 =
The contacts
kind, but
it
........................ (1).
in the figure are similar, or all of the same will be observed that if the fifth circle
touches any two with contacts of opposite species, their transverse common tangents must be substituted in (1). We let 12' denote the transverse tangent to Ov r^ and
2,
r2
then
12' 2
2
<5
12
-(r1 + r2)
2
.
For example, if the circle O v r x is external and the remaining circles internal to 0, R the relation is written 23 n'+Sr M+iT 5^=o, with analogous expressions for all other cases.
NOTE.
three terms of the equation two are positive and one negative ; the latter corresponding to the pairs of circles whose contacts are alternate. Thus in the figure, O v rx
r3 have alternate contacts with the given circle, therefore the term 31 24 is negative, and taking the
and
3,
is
31".
mind
INTRODUCTION.
EXAMPLES.
1.
13
What
when
the circles
become points
2.
Ptolemy's Theorem.
may
Express a condition that the circum-circle of a given triangle touch another circle. [If a, 6, c be the sides and t l9 t^ t3 the tangents from the vertices
we have
a^ 1 +
6^ + cf3 = 0.]
circle of
Feuerbach's Theorem.
a triangle
4.
X,
/t,
If a,
v
6, c
the distances of
5. More generally if X, M, v denote the distances from any line, give the geometrical interpretation of the equation
a*J \
- x + b^Ti^x + cV v
0,
and hence
find a relation connecting the sides of a triangle with the distances of its vertices from a given line.
[The roots of the quadratic in x are the distances from the line of the tangents to the circle parallel to it, etc.]
If the sides of 6. Hart's Extension of Feuerbach's Theorem. a triangle be replaced by three circles, and four circles corresponding to the in- and ex-circles of the triangle described to touch them the group of four is touched by a circle.
;
Then
*
[Let the triangle formed by the circles be ABC, and let a<b<c. s a>s b>s c. If the in- and ex-circles are numbered
This proof
is
an application
t This result may be otherwise shown as follows Then EG of contact of the tangent. + CA
.
AP
14
1, 2, 3,
INTRODUCTION.
4 respectively, the side a
is
the transverse tangents are drawn to 2 ; also the order of the contacts is 3, 1, 2, 4 hence the equation is
;
(1)
3,
and the
hence
(2)
4,
of the contacts
23. f4'-31".
2? -f 12.
(2)
34'
(3)
Adding
(1)
and
(3)
and subtracting
23
.
we
.
get
14'
-31' 2T+T2' 34 = 0,
.
showing that 2, 3, 4 have similar and circle which touches all four.]
CHAPTER
MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM
8.
II.
INTRODUCTION.
the base and vertical angle of a triangle are of the vertex is a segment of a circle locus the given on the described base, containing an angle equal to the Let a number of trivertical angle. (Euc. III. 21.)
When
and
angles be constructed satisfying the given conditions, it will be observed that as the vertex recedes from
either extremity of the base the altitude and area both increase up to a certain point, after which they begin
to diminish.
This point is obviously the middle point of the segment the vertex of the isosceles triangle with the given
parts
or the point at which the tangent to the arc
said to
is
have attained
maximum
values.
Again since the rectangle under the sides AC and BG is equal to the rectangle under the diameter of the circum-circle and altitude (ab = dp); ab and p are
maxima
where
simultaneously.
Also since
ft is
a2 + 6 2 =
2
2(|c)
+ 2/32
when
or
ft is
a maxi-
mum
or
minimum, &2 +
maxmum
15
mnmum.
16
N be the middle
base,
below the
then,
since
AN=BN
.
=x
say)
by
CN,
x(a + b) = c ON, from which it appears that a + b and together that is when the vertex C point M of the arc AB.
.
CN
is
are
maxima
at the middle
On
it is
of base angles (A B) and difference of sides (a b) both and vanish at diminish as the vertex C approaches
passes through this point each At C they are said to have difference begins to increase. their minimum values, though this need not necessarily
that point
and
after
be nothing.
a variable quantity which, under Thus generally certain conditions, increases up to a definite limit and 'then begins to diminish, is said to have attained its
:
maximum
it
and
if,
after diminishing,
it
attains a
minimum
value
17
all triangles
The foregoing remarks may be thus summed up Of having a given base and vertical angle the
isosceles has the following maxima area, altitude, rectangle under sides, sum of sides, bisector of base, and sum of squares of sides.* EXAMPLES. 1. The triangle of greatest area and perimeter inscribed in a circle
is
equilateral.
[For each vertex must lie mid-way between the other two, or the area and perimeter would both be increased by removing any vertex to the middle point.]
2. regular polygon of n sides inscribed in a circle has a greater area and perimeter than any other inscribed polygon of the same
order.
9.
[By Ex.
1.]
Theorem. If two sides AC and AB of a triangle are given in length the area of the triangle ABC is a maximum when they contain a right angle.
Let
ABG
ABC'
any other triangle formed with the given sides. Draw G'X perpendicular to AC. Since AC = AC' and AC'>AX\ therefore AC>AX,
hence (Euc.
for
any
The
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If the ends of a string of given length are joined, the area of the figure enclosed is a maximum when it takes the form of a semi1.
circle.
[Take any point A on the string ABC and join AB and AC. Consider the segments into which the string is divided at A to be If the angle at A is not rigidly attached to the lines AB and A 0. right, by rotating AC around A until it is perpendicular to AB, the
area of the triangle
increased.
ABC, and
is
is
of greatest area
when
its
form
circle.
[Let
such that
and
Then the
areas
A MB and
AM B ANB s.re
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maximum when A B
therefore, etc.]
is
area
is
6, c,
of a quadrilateral, its
be the cyclic quadrilateral with the given sides, and [Let A consider the segments on the sides to be rigidly attached to them.* If then the figure be distorted in any way into a new position
BCD
*The
given
is
Since by Euc.
;
iii.,
22,
LCDE=LABC,
AEG
and
CDE
are similar
therefore
DE
we have the Again, AC: CE=a :c; therefore in the triangle base and ratio of sides ; the locus of G is therefore a circle (Euc.
AE
;
vi. 3)
as centre
and
c as
therefore, etc.
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A BOD >
etc.:
ABA'B', BC=B'C'
b, c,
take
If three sides a,
is
the area
maximum when
the circle through the vertices and generally, When all the sides but one of a polygon of any order are given in magnitude, the area is a maximum when the circle on the
closing side as diameter passes through the remaining vertices. f [Proof as above.]
5.
Having given
and
&'
and a
BC and AD,
its
area
is
maximum when BC
CE parallel
The
[Take any position of the quadrilateral and through and equal to 8. Join BE and A E.
triangles therefore
C draw
add
ABD,
*
equal (Euc.
I.
37)
to each
any quadrilateral
(s
learn the proof of the Trigonometrical expression in terms of the four sides and the sum
a)(s
b)(s
- c)(s - d) - abed cos 2 J(^l -f C). (Casey's Plane Trig., art. 152, cors.
Let
3, 4.)
and
AC-x.
d 2 = c 2 + *2 = a 2 + & 2 + c 2 -2a&cos0
cos 6 = - cjd
(1)
;
Then
but
substituting in
for
...................... (1)
an equation which has only one positive root. (Burnside and Panton's Theory of Equations, Art. 13.) In the particular case when a = b - c, the equation for d reduces to
hence
thus showing that the quadrilateral
is
d = 2a,
half the regular inscribed hexagon.
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Now,
to
ABDE
is
straight line;
hence A BCD
AD.}
6.
The diagonals of a quadrilateral are 9 and 10 feet and two opposite sides 5 and 3 feet find when its area is a maximum.
;
10.
Theorem.
Having given
a
the base
A B of a
triangle
and
line
is a minimum duced, the sum of the sides L is the external bisector of the vertical angle.
AC+BO
when
Let
fall
AE' and
let
a perpendicular BL and make B'L = BL. Join G be its intersection with L. Take any
other point
AP and B'P.
22
BGL
20)
in every respect
(Euc. since
I.
hence
I.
BC= B'C.
L
= Similarly BP B'P.
AB'
it
Hence
that
(Euc.
AP + B'P >
(ACBC)
EXAMPLES.
follows
AP + BP> AC + BC.
COR.
1.
If the line
maximum when
it
1.
The
triangle of
minimum
formed by joining the feet A", T, from the vertices on the opposite
intersect (Euc. III. 21).]
2.
[For the joining lines are equally inclined to sides on which they
The polygon
is 1.)
one
Ex.
3.
of least perimeter that can be inscribed in a given that whose angles are bisected externally by its sides. (By
least
4.
of a triangle being given, the perimeter is the triangle is isosceles. [For the line L is parallel to the base.] If from 0, the point of intersection of the diagonals of a cyclic
when
drawn
to the sides
of
and
their feet
1\
Q R S joined,
y t
the quadrilateral
PQRS is
minimum perimeter.
4a. If points P, ', R', S' be taken on the sides of the given quadrilateral, such that P'Q', Q'R'y R'S' are parallel to PQ, QR, RS, then P'ti' is parallel to PS and the perimeters of the quadrilaterals
[Euc. VI. 2 and I. 5.] of the minimum perimeter of the indeterminate is the diameter inscribed quadrilateral in Ex. 4 is 288'/A where
are equal.
5.
The value
of the circum-circle.
6.
find a point
such that
9
.]
OA 4- OB + OC is
[Where
a minimum.
BOC=COA = AOB=12Q
* These are generally known as the Perpendiculars of the Trianyle, and the Pedal Triangle of ABC.
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Problem.
point
area.
P on
Given an angle
of a triangle
and a
minimum
P draw APE such that AP = BP. triangle ABC is less than any other A'B'C.
Through
The
APX
For draw Then the triangles parallel to BB and BPB' are equal in all respects (Euc. I. 4); hence AA'P > BB'P. To each add APB'G, therefore
f
.
AX
A'B'C>ABC\
whose base
12.
is that
Given an angle and any curve concave The tangent AB which forms ivith the sides of the angle a triangle ABC of minimum area is
Theorem.
C.
to its vertex
than any other A'B' through P, because it is bisected at P. Now draw any other tangent XY, and let PA'B be parallel to it. Since the curve is concave to (7, A'B'C < XYC\
line
f
bisected at its point of contact (P). For this tangent cuts off a less area
a fortiori
COR.
circle
1.
ABC <X7C.
In the particular case when the curve
is
is
whose centre
at
the triangle
is isosceles.
This
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property
may be stated otherwise. When the vertical and altitude of a triangle are given, the base and angle area are both minima when the triangle is isosceles.
On account of its importance an independent proof of this property of the isosceles triangle is given.
Let
ABO
Now BC>B'C(Euc. III. 8), but BC=AC<A'C, hence A'C>B'C. CD = B'C, join AD. The triangles ACD and BB'C are equal in every respect (Euc. I. 4), hence AA'C> BB'C] therefore A'B'C > ABC; therefore, etc.
Let
COR.
2.
When
the curve
is
circle
arid area of the angle the tangent is isosceles. the minima when triangle
AB
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If
we
is
which
convex to
tangent made by the sides of the angle subtends a constant angle a at the centre of the circle (2a = 7r C).
Hence the variable triangle J^Z^Ohas a constant vertical angle (a) and altitude (y), and therefore its base and area are minima when 4 1 = J5 0. In this case the point of
J
contact 1\
given a
A^B V Therefore, having and two tixed tangents, the portion of a variable tangent intercepted by the fixed tangents becomes a minimum in two positions, viz., when its
is
circle
XY internally or exter(ABC)
;
In the latter case the area cut but in the former a maximum ;
off
is
minimum
For
therefore, since
when
A^^O
is
a mini-
mum, -4^(7
is
a maximum.
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1.
The
circle is
equilateral.
[For the point of contact of each side bisects the arc between the other cf. Art. 8, Ex. 1.]
;
2.
regular.
The polygon of least area and perimeter escribed (By Ex. 1.)
to a circle is
3. Having given the vertical angle C of a triangle in position and magnitude, and the in- or corresponding ex-circle, to prove that the line LM joining the middle points of the sides forms with the centre of the circle a triangle of constant area.
[For the ex-circle if p be the perpendicular of A BO drawn from to the base, and r3 the radius, we have 20Z/J/
:
.,
etc.]
13.
Problem.
Given an angle
of a triangle
.
and a
point P on
AP BP is a
minimum.
Through
isosceles.
draw
AB
so
ABO
is
Describe a circle touching the sides of the and B, and draw any other line APB'.
AP.PB< AT
B'P, and
is
therefore
a minimum.
27
of intersection
is
of
two
circles
draw a
line
APB such
A and B
PA PB
.
a minimum.
[This reduces to describe a circle touching the two given ones at are in a line. such that J, B and
It will be afterwards seen that this line passes through a point = the ft on the line of centres 0^0,^ of the circles where Q0 l /Q02
ratio of the radii.]
be divided into
is
any
maximum when
"
b.
For Euc.
hence ab
is
is
(II. 5)
ab +
maximum when a
or
when a =
COR. The continued product of the segments of a line a maximum when the parts are equal.
EXAMPLES.
1.
P-Tare drawn
PXCYi*
maximum when
the base
are constant in species, [For the triangles A I'X and But the area of the parallelogram hence PX. PYccAP. BP. = PX. 1>Y sin CvPX. PY-, therefore, etc.]*
2.
AB BP Y
circle is
X and
[For
tangents
F, then
BX= CX and
maximum
BC and AC CY= A Y.
rectangle that can be inscribed in the therefore greater than any other X'N. Hence is from the symmetry of the figure the rectangle on the side
is
NX
triangle
BCN, and
XY
X"Y".
* Hence, the
maximum
is
half
28
Let The construction of the maximum rectangle is as follows be drawn perpendicular to OL, the diameter of the circle Join OX and let it meet BL in P. Since the parallel to AB.
BL
triangles
OCX
and
BPX
I.
26)
PX=OX=r.
Euc. (III. 36),
Also
OXBL
is
but
is
equal to 0(7, C is determined. In the general case the line A B does not meet the
is
:
circle,
the seg-
ment
stated
therefore imaginary, and the proposition may be thus and a circle ; construct the maximum given a line
AB
rectangle, having
two
of its vertices
line.]
X and Y on the
AB is
circle
and the
Draw
a chord
maximum.
[Draw a diameter YX\ and A YBX' is a rectangle, hence AX' is BY. Join JJJfand XX', and draw BC parallel to XX'. Then since
equal and parallel to
triangle
reject the
common
let
BXX'^ABXY.
The
quadrilateral
is
maximum
when BXX*
is
29
is
therefore parallel to
PX
XX\ AC is
BAC=a.
perpendicular to
XX' and
hence
The problem
4.
is
2.]
a, 6,
If a given finite line be divided into any number of parts a c ... ; to find when a bPc* ... is a maximum, where a, ft, y
is
maximum when
(y) but a\ a is one of the a equal parts into which the segment a may a be divided hence (a/a) is the product of the equal subdivisions.
;
isamaximum
Similarly (b//3)P is the product of the fi equal subdivisions of 6, and Therefore (1) attains its greatest value when the subdiso on.
visions of a, b t c
...
are
all
equal
i.e.,
when
a
5.
c_ a-ft-yb
-i
Find a point
of the areas
(BOC)(COA)(AOB} is a maximum. = A OB by [Since BOC+ CO A + A OB is constant, when J30C= CO A is the centroid of the triangle.] Ex. 4, or when
6. The maximum triangle of given perimeter is equilateral. 2 [From the formula A =s(s-a)(s b)(s c) since the sum of the factors on the right hand side is constant, A is a maximum when a=s-~b = s-c therefore, etc.] *
; ;
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7.
of given perimeter
and angles
on the
is
equilateral.
8.
maximum
1
value of Pip^ps
is
(By Ex.
5.)
Since 4^abp p 2 ^(ap l + bp 2 ) 2 - (ap l bp 2 ) 2 for any [Otherwise thus 011 the base c, p^p^ is maximum when ap l point bp 2 vanishes, since ap l + bp 2 equals 2A. Then is the middle point of the base.
Now
if
p3
be supposed constant,
is
0.
Similarly by regarding
median through A
and
is
point of intersection
Theorem. If a right line be divided into any two and b the sum of their squares is a minimum a parts when the line is bisected. For (Euc. II. 9, 10)
15.
minimum when a b is minimum, because that is when a b. a+b COR. The sum of the squares of the segments of a line is a minimum when the segments are equal.
Hence a2 +6 2
is
is
constant
16.
Problem.
%
If a right
7,2
any
number
when
4.-^-!.-+... is
minimum
each
where
part
is
a,
ft,
are
y known
quantities.
;
M=
2
therefore a/a
a2
a
\a/
Similarly if the segment b be divided into /3 equal parts 2 the sum of squares of the subdivisions = 6 //3 and so on.
;
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Hence the above expression denotes the sum of the squares of the subdivisions of the parts a, 6, c ..., and is therefore a minimum when these are equal i.e., when
;
EXAMPLES.
1.
[When
2.
a
--f
is
minimum,
i.e.,
To
find a point
z,
sum
distances, #, y,
of a triangle is a minimum. [Let AJ, 2 , 3 denote twice the areas of the triangles subtended since a.r, by the sides of the given one at the point. 1
A A
Now
A =
A = &#,
2
and
A 3 = ^,
minimum when
and
is
consequently a
since AI
4-
A2 + A3
may
2
const.
From
(2)
it is
obvious that
also
This result
(a
2
This point is termed the Symmedian Point of the triangle, obvious from (3) that the lines joining it to the vertices of the given triangle make the same angles with the sides as the
NOTE.
it is
corresponding medians
also since
x^y^z_ax+by+cz_ ~
a~b~c~~ 2aA
6A
A
2cA
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3. Find a point P such that the sum of squares of its distances from the vertices of a triangle may be a minimum. constant while AP and BP vary, the point [If CP be supposed P describes a circle around as centre, and if be the middle 2 2 2 Hence A P 2 + BP* + Cl* of the base A P + BP' = 2 A M* + 2 J/P
point
is
minimum when
2PM + OP
2
is
minimum,
since
AM
is
constant.
Therefore
P is a
CP/PM=2, i.e.,
the centroid.
or BP to remain constant we find Similarly by supposing the same point. Hence the centroid is the required point when
AP
AP,
BP and CP all
vary.]
SECTION
II.
METHOD OF
17. It
INFINITESIMALS.
of
a quantity, varying according to a given law, are symmetrical with respect to the fixed parts of the figure. Thus when the base and vertical angle of a triangle are
under sides area, given, the altitude, rectangle are maxima when the triangje is isosceles.
;
etc., etc.,
33
In Art. 9 the triangle of maximum area is found by placing the two given sides at right angles; Again, a figure of given perimeter and of maximum
area
is
circular.
As the
variable line
AB
in Art. 11
as rotates in a positive direction around y according on the recedes from the perpendicular from
PB
BC
and the
18. The several parts, of a geometrical figure which varies according to a definite law, can always be expressed in terms of the fixed parts of the figure and those quantities which are sufficient to define its position.
example the figure of Art. 8. In any posi(7, by assuming the triangle to be of given altitude; the variable parts, a, 6, area, and other functions of the sides or angles can be found in terms of the base c vertical angle (7, and altitude. Thus the variables may be regarded as functions of the given parts and the co-ordinates of their position.
for
Take
It follows, then, that if the latter vary continuously those functions must do likewise.* Hence a very small
change in position will cause a very slight change or increment in the magnitude of the function. Suppose in Art. 8 the circle to be divided into an indefinitely great number of equal parts, and let the vertex G occupy each point of section from A towards B. As the altitude
thus receives indefinitely small increments so does the
area.
7.
34
In the figure as the vertex approaches C on the curve from left to right the intercept made by the per-
AX
pendicular
may
be
taken as
is
the
co-ordinate
of
its
is
AX
known
the position of
Thus while
AX
to
Ov and
sometimes
At the
points G,
Cv Cz
alter in sign and therefore consecutive values are equal. Here also the tangents to the curve are parallel to the
at any other point Cn the increment of divided by the corresponding increment in the function = cot a, where a is the angle made by the
base
AB, and
the- variable
We have seen that if tangent at Gn with AB. denote the value of a variable in any position, and
in each case equal to one another. Suppose, for example, that a variable chord
circle
AX
CX
any function of AX, when the function passes through a maximum or minimum its two consecutive values are
XY of
parallel to a certain direction; it gradually in increases length as it approaches the centre and if
moves
XY
35
since
XX
'
to the circle,
and therefore
parallel,
I.
XYX 'Y
(cf.
a parallelogram and XY=X'Y' (Euc. Hence the diameter is the maximum chord in a
is
34).
circle
1.
find
when
(Euc.
maximum
or
minimum.
[Let the locus be a curve of any order and it is readily seen I. 39) that the tangents at the required points are parallel to the base.]
2.
In Ex.
when
is
the
sum
of the
sides a
minimum
or
maximum ?
[Let
locus
C and
C' be
two points
MN.
Draw
CX
is
the indefinitely near to each other on and C' Y perpendiculars to AC' and EC
A CX,
is
indeis
ACX
AX.
AC
nearly equal to
Hence
C'X=AC'-AX=AC'-AC. is CY the increment (negative) of BO. Similarly Therefore C'X=CY and the right-angled triangles CC'X
CC'Y
are
equal
in
every
respect,
and LAC'C=LBCC'.
and But
AC'C=ACM when A
is indefinitely small; hence the required points C on the locus are such that AC and BC are equally inclined to the curve, i.e., to the tangent at their point of intersection.
36
the curve
sides of
AC -EC
maximum
or
minimum.*] 3. Given the vertex A of a triangle fixed, the angle A in magnitude and the base angles moving on fixed lines intersecting in
to construct the triangle
[By taking two consecutive positions as in figure, we have AB. AC=AB' AC' and LBAB'=LCAC'.
Hence
and the triangles
AB :AB' = AC'
AC,
are similar (Euc. VI.
6).
]
LABO = LAC'0 = ACO in the limit In the required position the sides A B and AC are equally inclined to the given lines. Here again we have an illustration of the
Therefore
symmetry of the figure when the triangle is minimum. If the angle A is 180 the property (Art. 13) follows at once.] 4. Given two sides of a triangle fixed in position and a point P
on the base
diculars
;
when
is
AB a minimum
as before
AB
AX and BY
;
';
A'X
is
the increment of
B'Y of
BP
hence
A'X^EY.
Again
Similarly
AP cotA=BP cotB.
* It follows
if
the curve
it
is of
AC+JBC is
constant
inclined.
MAXIMUM A ND MINIMUM.
But
if
37
we have
hence
or the
BQcotA=AQcotB, AP=BQ,
minimum chord
is
is
This
5.
known
as Philo's Line.
circle to
in the diameter produced of a semiThrough a given point draw a secant OBC such that the quadrilateral A BCD may
be a maximum.
BC &nd OB' C
B'C.
such
ABCD^AB'C'D, and
since
join
Now
or
BB'CC'=ABB' + DCC'
38
Transposing
or since twice the area of a triangle is the product of two sides x the sine of the included angle ; in the limit this relation becomes
BB'(BC* diameter
diameter
'
Hence if AB=a, but from similar triangles BB'/CC'=OBIOC. angles subtended at the centre of the circle by the sides a, 6, c be denoted by 2a, 2/3, 2y, this relation may
which
is
easily reducible to
cos 2a-hcos
2y
is
= l,
circle.
or the projection
XY of the intercept
of the chord
The construction
BC will
6. Having given two opposite sides A B and CD of a quadrilateral and the diagonals CA and BD, to construct it so that the area may
be a maximum.
be fixed and draw C' and D consecutive positions of C and /). Let be the intersection of AC and ED. Then since CC' is small compared with OC and OCC' a right angle ; OCC' may be considered an isosceles triangle, and OCOC'. Similarly
f
[Let
AB
OD = OD
and since
CD=C'D
From
the triangles
COD
the equal areas A BCD and ABC'D' and C'OD' and the common part A OB, and
t
39
hence
from which
Ex.
5.
manifest that
CD
and
AB are parallel.
a
Cf. Art. 9,
maximum when
to the
when
the figure
is cyclic.
Weekly
p. 27.]
To draw a
meeting a semicircle in
C and
D such that A BCD is a quadrilateral of maximum area. [As before, when A BCD is a maximum it is equal
consecutive area ABC'D'.
to the
Hence
therefore
-
which
Again
if
A"
of
C and D on
a.
the diameter
of
AB we
have
XT=6 cos
Making
NOTE.
these substitutions in
(1)
we have on reducing
(2)
is
2& 2 + dcosa.&-c#< =
If
a=0
the quadrilateral
40
SECTION
III.
THE POINT
19.
THEOREM.
Theorem. If points P, Q, and R be taken on the sides of a triangle the circles AQR, BRP, and GPQ pass through a common point 0. For let the circles AQR and BRP meet in 0. Then since (Euc. III. 22) QOR = 7r-A and jROP = 7r-JS, we have QOP = 27r-(7r-^)-(7r- B) = ^+ = 7r-C; thereJ
POQO
is cyclic.
Tfie
angles
the sides of
the given triangle at 0, are respectively is within the triangle ABC. when
A+P, B+Q,
CO A,
C+R,
it
I.
LAOB=C+CAO + CBO.
41
is cyclic,
is
therefore
cyclic
(a)
where
If
tions
jR
PQR.
Similarly
BOG and CO A.
the triangle
falls outside
ABC
Take
example
QRAO
and
RPBO
we have
32,
A+ACO = BOC+ABO,
by transposing
A-BOC=ABO-ACO
But and
(1)
(8) the points are such that two of the angles P, Q of the P, Q, and B triangle formed by them are greater than
Similarly
It
may
if
respectively
BOC=P-A,
COA = Q-B,
(y)
and Hence
in a
AOB=C-R. if a triangle PQR of given species be inscribed given one A BC, the circles AQR, BRP, and CPQ
42
pass through either of two fixed points, one of which subtends at the sides of ABC, angles A + P, J3+Q, C+ JK,
and the other A-P, B-Q, J2-(7, or P-^, Q-, C-R, according as two of the angles of the given triangle are
greater or less than the corresponding angles inscribed triangle.
20. Let
of the
ABC.
PQR be We have
a triangle of given species inscribed in is fixed, and seen that the point
known
AO, BO divide the angles of ABC into segments. But the segments of A are equal to
the base angles of the triangle the base angles of jROP, and of
QOR
G
POQ.
Hence each of the triangles POQ, QOR, are given varies in species. Therefore as the inscribed triangle in position OQR, ORP, remain constant in species,
ROP
PQR
OPQ
and
OP OQ OR
:
Q is also a line (CA). And one ivhen vertex of a figure of given species is generally, or point invariably conother vertex and fixed any
nected with
it
describe
locus, the
remaining points Q
...
may
be derived
from P
:
through a
by revolving increasing or
:
OP in the ratio of OQ OP. thus described are similar, the ratio OP termed their Ratio of Similitude and the point
diminishing
The
loci
OQ
is
the
Centre of Similitude. is a point invariably connected with a Thus since variable inscribed triangle PQR of given species, the
43
point, etc.,
median
and
points invariably connected with the describe triangle, right lines which can at once be constructed by the above method.
all
other
Moreover,
circle,
we know
that
if
is
fixed
and
describes a
line or
Radius Vector
OP
be
divided in Q, in a given ratio, the locus of Q is a circle. Now if Q be turned around through any given angle the locus is the same circle displaced through the same
angle.
Therefore
if
species is fixed,
and another vertex describe a circle, the vertex and all other points invariably conremaining
it
nected with
1.
of a
quadrilateral
A BCD,
respectively equal to
[On one diagonal A C describe segments of circles containing angles B and D. Let A BCD be the required quadrilateral. Produce CD to Y and BC to X. Join B Y and A Y.
Then
it is
The triangle ADYis also given in species length, describe a segment of a On hence the following construction
of
known
BY
circle containing
an angle C.
The
triangle
ADY,
of given species,
44
has one vertex
fixed, another A describing the circle AYC, therefore the remaining vertex describes a circle. Take as centre and as radius, and cut this locus in the point ; therefore, etc.*]
BD
2. Required to place a parallelogram of given sides with its vertices on four concurrent lines (M'Vicker).
[LQtABCD be the
Through
tively.
(7
ABCD. parallelogram situated on the pencil and D draw parallels CP and DP to BO and AO respecJoin OP. By Ex. 1 the diagonals and angles of the
.
quadrilateral
CDPO
are given
therefore, etc.]
is
21.
When
the triangle
the triangles OPQ, OQR, are completely determined for in addition to their species we are given the sides PQ,
;
PQR ORP
determined.
QR, and RP, hence the sides OP, OQ, OR are easily We have therefore four solutions, real or
:
triangles
ABC
and
PQR
to place
on
; for having determined the point 0, the position of which depends altogether on the species of the triangles, we get the position of the vertex P by taking as centre and OP as radius and describing a circle cutting BC. 22. When the line OP is perpendicular to EC, OQ and OR are therefore perpendiculars to CA and AB respecas centre and OP as radius tively, and the circle with touches BC. In this case the two solutions coincide, and PQR is the minimum triangle of given species that can
other
be inscribed
23. It is
in ABC.
escribed to
manifest that a given triangle ABC may be For having determined the another PQR.
BOG, CO A, and
AOB
are given in
and
For other solutions see " Mathematics from the Educational Times" Vol. XLIV., p. 29, by D. Biddle and Rev. T. C. Simmons.
45
are given lines. Hence any vertex (C) BO, CA, and found by describing a segment of a circle upon PQ as centre and containing an angle equal to C, and with
is
AB
OC
is
as radius describing circle. the required position of C. Again in the triangle BOG
is
Where
when
EG
is
maximum
00
a maximum, and
is
circle
maximum
Then OPC is a right angle. Hence the triangle of given species escribed to a given one is that whose sides are perpendicular to OP, OQ, OR.
OPQO.
X,
COR. If the sides of the given escribed triangle be and a, /3, y the distances of from P, Q, R, yu, and
i/,
Xa +
u/3
+ i>y = a minimum.
find a point, given multiples of whose distances from three fixed points is a minimum when any
to
Hence required
the distance of the point from the circum centre of the triangle ABC', prove that twice the area of the minimum
If
d denote
triangle
PQR is
(R
~ d 2)
sin
sin
B sin
C.
AO and
produce
it to
in C'
-M)
Now
but
we have
LR^AOB- C= A OB - C'^OBC' (Euc. 1. 32), 2P# R = RP RQ sin R = RP RQ sin OBC' RP=OB sin B and RQ = OA sin 4.
J .
.
(1)
(1)
and putting
OB sin OBC'^OC' sin (7', SP&ff = JO BO sin ^ sin B sin (95(7' = ^10. 0C" sin A sin sin C =(M ~ rf ) sin A sin 5 sin (7.]
.
NOTE.
If the point
is
on the circum-circle
if
R=d
their feet lie in a of a triangle perpendiculars be This is termed a Simson Line of the triangle, and the colline. linearity of the points admits of an easy direct proof.
is constant in area the 2. If the pedal triangle PQlt of a point locus of the point is a circle. [Concentric with the circum-circle by the equation of Ex. 1.] 2a. The theorem holds generally for a polygon.
the circum-circle
is
Having given of a triangle the base c, and ab sin (Ca) where a given angle, find the locus of the vertex. [In Ex. 1 we have 2PQR = AO. BO sin A sin B sin (AOB-C]
3.
oo
AO.BOsin(AOB-C),
;
is in that case a circle. Hence in the triangle and the locus of A OB we have the data in question therefore the locus of the
vertex
4.
is
//.]
To
PQRS
in
a given
quadrilateral
A BCD.
Find the point 0^ of the triangle PQR of given species inscribed in a given one, viz., that formed by three of the sides, AB, BC> CD of
47
the quadrilateral. Similarly find 2 of the triangle PQS inscribed Now by Art. 19, since the species of each of the in a given one.
triangles
O^Q and
;
known quantity
5.
O^Q^
To
escribe a quadrilateral
A BCD
one
PQRS.
[Take -any quadrilateral abed of the same species as A BCD. Inscribe in it by Ex. 4 a quadrilateral pqrs of the species PQRS. It is obvious that LSPA=spaj since the figures are similar, hence the
lines in
known
directions
through
S.
:
M such that the arcs PM and QM subtend angles equal to ABD and CBD respectively. Similarly find N such that CDN and A DN may
where it be equal to the known segments of the angle C. Join meets the circles in B and D are two of the required vertices of the quadrilateral A BCD.}
;
MN
escribe a square A BCD to a quadrilateral PQRS. Ex. 5 or simply thus Join PR and let fall a perpendicular [By from Q upon it. Make QS' PR. SS' is a side of the required square. This construction depends upon the property that any tvw rectangu6.
To
to
one
another (Mathesis).
48
7.
PX
is
PY are
OP in
JS/,
drawn
point
N of XY.
on the base of a triangle perpendiculars to the sides, find the locus of the middle
J^Faiid MN.
It
is
[Bisect
join JO",
MXY
isosceles triangle of given species, each of its base angles being on fixed the complement of C ; and since its vertices T, 3f,
an
Fmove
lines, any point ^invariably connected with it describes a line. By taking P to coincide alternately with A and B the locus is seen to be
the line joining the middle points of the perpendiculars from the extremities of the base of the triangle ABCJ\
8.
The
ratios
[For
9.
etc.]
&,
8, 8'
where
0+0
is
sum
of a pair of opposite
angles of
of
the
quadrilateral.
[Let A,
let fall
C,
them
ABC
perpendiculars OP, OQ, OR on the sides of the triangle formed by the remaining three then since
PQ2= QW + p2 _ 2QR RP
.
cos R,
8,
substituting for
PQ, QR,
RP
above equation follows at once (M'Cay).] 9a. What does this theorem reduce to for the quadrilateral in the figure of Ex. 7 ? Deduce the relation of Art. 3, Ex.
further particular case.
ABCP
5,
as a
49
A variable circle
;
of
any point
of a triangle
a/
^M
SS'
where S and
are the rectangles under the segments of a variable chord through 0* of the circum-circles of ABC and of the pedal (M'Vicker). triangle of the point be the point where RO meets the circum-circle of [In Ex. 1 let
'
y=S' JOKES' &mP/pBinOQK. EutsiuOQK=sin(A + P)=sinBOC; .'. fty=S' smP/amBOC. Also a=OB. OCsiuBOC/a, therefore a/?y = ,S' OB. OCaiuP/a.
;
.
PQR
then
Again
OB
IlP/siuS, etc.
...
therefore by substitution
- S RP
'
'
coincides with the in- or ex12. In the particular cases when centres of the triangle ABC, the formula in Ex. 11 reduces to
etc.
When three points P, Q, R are taken Theorem. the on sides collinearly of a triangle, the circles circumscribing the four triangles QRA, RPB, PQC, ABC meet in a point. This theorem may be easily proved directly, but it is
24.
obviously a particular case of Art. 19, for the circles (Art. 19) such that QRA, RPB, PQG meet in a point CO A = Q B, which in this case is 180 B; therefore, etc. Euc. III. 22.
The transversal
of
ABC,
*The
circle passing
constant rectangle under the segments of a variable chord of a through a fixed point has been termed by Steiner the
to the circle.
50
and Q=180.
.
The
.
species
of the
:
determined by the ratios limiting or their b BO c GO. PQ, equivalents a A Ex. 8.)
:
:
.
QR RP
(Art. 23,
Hence
if
a transversal
its
the ratios of
the ratios
AO:BO:CO
are
point 0.
POQ are
known and with them the case, the triangles QOR, ROP,
It follows
then that
if
P, Q,
diculars from
OQ,
:
OR
P, Q,
and
PQ QR RP are
constant*
Since
QR:RP:PQ = a.AOb
.
BO.
EXAMPLES.
1.
PQ
points
Q,
It
may
lie in
divided in any point R such that the an assigned order on the sides of a given
triangle.
p. 281.
51
Draw a line
PQRS
PQ QR RS may
: :
be given.
to the orthocentre of ABC is bisected by 3. The line joining the Simson line PQR, and intersects it on the nine points circle.
4.
is
The angle subtended by any two points Oi and equal to the angle between their Simson lines. The Simson
lines
on the
circle
5.
of
two
points
diametrically
circle.
opposite
4.)
(By Ex.
For three positions, PQR, V of the triangle of given species inscribed in a given one ABC ; to prove that
25.
2
Theorem.
,
P Q R2
2
P^R
PP PP = QQ QQ = RR RR
l
:
OPQ,
have
OP:OP =OQ:OQ V
1
^POQ^PflQ^
are similar.
Pt^ and
Hence
Similarly therefore
Similarly
therefore, etc.
Now
if
PiQiRi and
PQR
2 2
52
and
line
any arbitrary position, it follows that a variable PQ, dividing similarly two linear segments P$i and P2 Q 2 subtends a constant angle POQ at a fixed
,
PQR
0.
point
The point
is
loci of the vertices of the triangles and 2 Q2 ^ and 2 Q2 are given and ratio of sides whose bases
(
= P P2 :QQ
1
P^
P^O
1 ),
CP^
and
CP$2
is
triangles with 0, this the termed Centre Similitude of the segments. point of Thus the centre of similitude of two segments AB and
Since
P^ an d Q^ form similar
CD
the intersection of the circles passing through the two pairs of non-corresponding extremities and the interis
section
the
common
of the given lines. Or it may be regarded as vertex of two similar triangles described on
the sides.
coincides with them, If the points B and D coincide, and the circle ADO meeting CD in coincident points D In the same case the circle therefore touches CD. and
BCO
touches
AB.
COR. The centres of similitude of the sides of a triangle taken in pairs are therefore found by describing circles
53
AC and
(7;
Draw
in the
a line
0^2
same
ratio.
dividing three linear segments A 1 A 2 B\B<i and (Dublin Univ. Exam. Papers.)
>
[Let the required line intersect the segments in P, Q and It respectively, O l and 2 the centres of similitude of the pairs of lines
A ^2)
base
B\B<t an d #i#2 0^. Then in the triangle O^QO^ and vertical angle, since it is equal to 180 2 1
,
we know the
;
f^QPQ^QR
therefore, etc.]
2.
The centres
[Let Jf, F, Z denote the middle points of the sides of the triangle ABC CD and CA'the median and symmedian chords of the circle
;
respectively
Join ZE,
AM and BM.
^ACD=BCE
similar,
and
}"
and LCAZ^CEB, the triangles A CZ and being the middle points of a CYZ and CMB are therefore similar.
there-
54
3.
2.
CEZ= difference of base angles (B-A). The triangles A DZ and BEZ equal in every
respect.
3. CZ. CE=ab.
4. 5.
cos C.
6. The circum-circle of
ABM passes
4.
of base angles
Having given the base (c) bisector of base (CZ) and (B A) construct the triangle.
;
[The triangle
5.
CEZ is
readily constructed
therefore, etc.]
Having given the bisector of base (CZ) rectangle under sides and difference of base angles (B A) ; construct the triangle. (ab) [As in Ex. 4.]
6.
base, median,
construct
SECTION IV.
MISCELLANEOUS PROPOSITIONS.
26.
Prop.
I.
Through a point
P to
an angle such
subtend at
MN
may
area.
55
ON
PMN
OM
is
and
the
PQ
required
For draw any other line PM'N. Join M'N. Then the and M'ON are equal (Euc. 1. 37), but triangles
MON
M'ON> M'ON'
therefore
tudes
= PO/PQ.
the
Similarly
To find
therefore
point 0.
PA
Prop. II. On the sides BO and CA of a triangle, to such that if the lines and BN and find points be a maximum. the triangle meet in may
AM
MON
and
Regarding A as a point on the base produced of BON a transversal to the sides, is maximum
when
of
MON
meet on AC. Similarly since B is on the base produced ACM and BON a transversal to the sides, OM' and
nijgejb QJI
NM'
the base.
56
similarly BM BC= CM
.
Then we have ANM'O and CN'OM' equal parallelograms (Euc. I 36), therefore AN=CN\ also BM=CM'. But by Prop. I. AN AC = AN'*, therefore AN AC = ON*
.
2
,
ABC
and mean
APB
the
diameter
meet a
AMN
AB
to
perpendicular through P to the diameter the circle in such that the triangle
in
and
be
MEN
may
maximum.
is
drawn
PM
I.
Join A8.
fall
CX perpendicular
Prop.
on AS.
Join CN.
By
PS meet
on
the parallels MQ to the tangent and NQ to AB for then with respect to the angle PSN M.BN is maximum therefore a fortiori it is
}
lies
on the
circle
ANB.
57
S = ABN=ANQ. Hence since MN, the diagonal parallelogram MSNQ, bisects the angle N, the figure
NQ = NS.
hence
Then
is
ANQ
is
CNSX
a rectangle,
OPSX
is
is
AS.AX = AO.AP
known. Therefore we have the rectangle and AS and AX, from which data these lines are Then we can construct the right-at once determined. thereangled triangle ACX, which fixes the point
which
difference of
fore, etc.
SN meet
the tangent
therefore
have AS.
AX = r
2
,
by
parallels
AT'.AC=CT'*.
58
Similarly
therefore
TT .TO^'S
TN=T'S
9
2
,
but
TT
TS = AT* = TN*
and TS=T'N.
7'
But when a line Tl is divided in extreme and mean ratio in S and from the greater segment a part T'N is taken equal to the less TS, T'S is divided into extreme and mean ratio.
Ex. Draw the transversal
AMN
AB
ABC may
be of
maximum
area.
Draw tangents
at
and
to
meet in
T.
The required
the
triangle is such that the parallels through tangents at these points meet on 00 in P.
A and B to
T,
and
to the circle,
CT is
the polar of 0.
first
This Proposition
may
be omitted ou the
reading.
59
Let 00', the second tangent from 0, meet PT in G", is at right angles to PT\ PETA is a rhombus, also since TC'MP is a harmonic row, we have
AB
therefore
TM or PM= SMC'.
00(7'
is
TC /C'M=TP/PM=2;
f
AB, known
divided by the required line such that the ratio of the tangents of its segments is
;
therefore, etc.
#,
by
Ex. If
maximum
triangle
ABC,
prove that
=<*r<# m OA OB &2-c
^
'
CHAPTER
III.
THEOREM.
Brocard Points Q,
JT.
In Art. 20
if
)
the inscribed
)
triangle
PQR
is
is
similar to
ABC and P = A Q = B
Ji=C.
&enBOC=A+P=2A,*imil&rlyCOA = ZBandAOB^ZC;
therefore
Secondly,
umilarly
let
P = B,
Q = C and
R = A.
Then
md
P=C
Y
,
Q = A and
11
=
y
11.
It follows
as
that
BOC=7r-B
Thus we me may be
jeneral
>f
similar to a given see that a triangle inscribed in the latter in three different ways;
in
PQR
each case
may
be found as in the
circles
on two
the sides containing given angles. In the second and third positions the points of interaction of the circles are usually denoted by the letters
"2
and
}'.
They
RECENT GEOMETRY.
triangle
61
ABC, and
and
Negative
28.
Brocard Angle
(>).
Since BflC
is
the supplement
of
(7,
VBC+tiCB=C
= QAB,
OB<7 =
co is
or
tiBC=QCA.
For a similar
reason Q(Li
hence
(say).
The angle
called the
triangle
ABC.
that the angle subtended at Q by the the supplement of B, the angle at the right 7 extremity of AB, and at 2 equal to the supplement of A the angle at the other extremity of AB.
We may remark
is
base c
The same relations hold for the sides a and 6 the names Positive and Negative Brocard points.
hence
The value of
thus found.
o>
is
Let
AQ
sin
co
2ay
sin
co
and
62
t
RECENT GEOMETRY.
=
4JM2C
....................................... k
m
;
It
is
for
2'
that
is
also given
by
(1).
-~ ~~
4A
or cot to
cot
EXAMPLES.
1.
Prove that
(1)
cosec
2 (o
(2)
2 (3) cos o>
=
*
12
f/~u
T" v~u~
T i*~f~
2.
The
distances of
from the
12',
and of
12
be denoted
l
cab
c
,
r
,
2/2
sinV*
Then
sm
?*
therefore, etc.
:
2 fcc 4
'
Or Trilinear Co-ordinates of the points with respect to the which is also called the Triangle of Reference.
triangle,
RECENT GEOMETRY.
AD
63
is the bisector of the angle A of a triangle ABC, and 3. c^, o> 2 and ACD respectively the Brocard angles of the triangles cot o^ -f cot (o 2 = 2 cosec J. + cot ^1 + cot o>, prove that
ABD
with similar expressions for the triangles formed by the bisectors of the angles B and C.
4. If <*>! and w 2 denote the Brocard angles of the triangles and BADy where AD is the median to the side BO,
CAD
b2
~ c2
BE &n<l
.
CF.
o> 2
cot Wj
+ cot co
= cot 3 + cot w-
+ cot o>
4 -}-
cot
co
6,
6.
If
ABC
and
i2'
is
divided
as
in
cot
o) 2
= 0.
7.
12
PQR
and
1(/R'.
8.
The
fl
[For
A? and
PQR and P'Q'R' are equal in area. 12/^/are similar hence (Euc. VI. 10)
;
similarly therefore
9.
sinV]
The Brocard points are equidistant from the circum-centre. [By Ex. 8 and Art 23, Ex. 1.]
x'
2,
x, y',
be the points of intersection of the pairs of lines prove that the six points A', B C', 0, 12, 12' He on a
f
circle.
[For the triangles BCA', CAB' and ABC' are isosceles and similar, their base angles each being equal to o>, hence OA', OB', OC' are the In the quadrilateral Oti&'A' we bisectors of their vertical angles.
have 012 = 012' and OA' the bisector of the angle 12-/T12' therefore is a point on the circum-circle of 12^'12', and the quadrilateral is therefore cyclic. Similarly B and C' are on the circum-circle of the
; f
triangle 01212'.]
Circle,
64
11.
RECENT GEOMETRY.
To
find the distance of the Brocard points
[By Art.
but (Ex. 8) hence
23,
Ex.
1,
R*-8*= 4#2sin2o>
or
12.
The angle subtended at the circum-centre by (By Ex. 10 and Euc. III. 22.)
12'12
= 2cu.
13.
To
12ft'
points.
[Since 01212'
1212'
an
isosceles triangle,
Ex. 11.]
14.
The diameter
Brocard
u>
circle is
equal to
R sec
[For
15.
it
Vl
4 sin 2 w
;
equals 3/sin 2w
therefore, etc.]
ABC'
altitudes of the similar isosceles triangles A', CAB', are equal to the distances of the symmedian point (A") from
The
EC
the sides.
[For
therefore, etc.,
^-=^tenu, = -2 +
-
by Art.
28, (1).]
16. The circle on OK as diameter is the Brocard circle. is parallel and OA perpendicular to BC, hence OK [For and C' subtends a right angle at A\ similarly for the points
KA
therefore, etc.]
i.e., Inversely Similar to of the in the rotation paper their sides cannot be brought plane by
ABC
into a position of parallelism with each other. and A", but [For B'C' subtends equal angles at
KB' and
KC
angle
18.
are respectively parallel to CA and AJBt and therefore contain an and C.] ; similarly the angles B' and C' are equal to
o>
of a triangle
ABC,
[Let p be the median CZ and 9 the angle between it and PZ. = |c2 + 2p 2, we ha^e Since cotw=(a 2 + 6 2 -f c2 )/2c. CR and a 2 +
RECENT GEOMETRY.
2
65
p cos
0,
2/o
-Hfc
= 2c cot w OR=2c
.
cot
o>
or
NOTE.
Comparing
c
this result
or
d = |c cot (u and
= J^cotfco - Jc2
It is evident that the locus is a curve symmetrical with respect to the perpendicular bisector of the base, as to each position of the vertex C there is a corresponding one, C" of the inversely similar
triangle ABC" described on the base. The distance of C", a vertex of Brocard's first triangle, from 2 is the centre of the c=Jc tan cu ; therefore ZC' .Z0~(\c) where
is
a particular case of
locus
Having given
the base c
and
ISa. Six similar triangles are constructed on a given base and on it. Prove that their vertices C19 (72 , ... Q are con-
(Mathesis,
t. 2,
p. 94.)
This
is
Circle.
If
known by Analytical Geometry to be the Polar Equation of a we take any point Z and draw a variable line (Radius Vector)
and
let
and 6
2 2 2 ia for all points on the circle p - 2pd cos + d - r called the Polar Co-ordinates of the point P.
66
19.
RECENT GEOMETRY.
Having given the base c, and Brocard Angle o>, find the ABC. [A circle whose equation is formed from that in Ex. 18 by changing
;
p into 3p
It has
hence
2
12/o
-4c
2 cotco. p cosfl-f c = 0.
many important
properties,
Transactions of the Royal Irish Academy, vol. xxvni. xx, where " M'Cay names it the C" circle of the triangle ABC.]
20. The lengths of the tangents drawn from A, B, C to the Brocard Circle are inversely proportional to a, 6, c, and the sum of
their squares
= 2A
cosec
2co.
SECTION
II.
29.
Let
K be
ABC, a and
f}'
BC
and
CA
respectively.
Then
a2
..................
;
............ (1) l ;
or the
side
in
the
duplicate
ratio of the
RECENT GEOMETRY.
Again from
similarly
(1)
67
;
Also
2
),
hence
is the COR. If C = 90 then OK = (Euc. I. 47) and middle point of the perpendicular on the hypotenuse.
KZ
30.
is
found as
follows
and reduce.
We
GZ =
,
a/b+b/a
with similar expressions for the lines through
EXAMPLES.
1.
and B.
The symmedian
is
divided harmonically at
A',
and
its
point
of intersection with the perpendicular to the base of the triangle at its middle point Z.
L.
cr-fo 2
<?pR
KZ'
heuce
ZV
'
ZZ'
c>
= (a 2 + 6*)/c 2
.]
harmonic pencil any line through is cut harmonically by its rays, hence if KG' is parallel to one ray, it is bisected at by the conjugate ray CZ. Also the parallel through to PL is bisected at K.
Since
.
Z CKZ'Q is an
3. The vertices of Brocard's first triangle and the symmedian point are equidistant from the extremities of the parallels through to the sides of ABC.
[Let
MN.
;
Since
<9J/=0^and (Ex
2)
OK=OC'>
therefore, etc.]
68
4.
RECENT GEOMETRY.
The
lines joining the
ABC
to the
middle points of the perpendiculars on them meet in a point. [By Ex. 2 the point of concurrence is the symmedian point. The ratios of the segments into which the joining lines are divided at
are easily seen to be be cos A/d*,
5.
6.
etc., etc.]
The
medians
sides of the pedal triangle of A" are at right angles to the of ABC.
ANTIPARALLELS.
straight line meeting the sides a and b of a is at and If a angles triangle parallel to the base. sides at and meet these line angles respectively it is
Def.
said to be Antiparallel to
c.
31.
The following
angles
(2) (3)
They are parallels to the sides of the pedal triangle. Or to the tangents at A B, C to the circum-circle.
y
RECENT GEOMETRY.
(4)
69
The
to
parallel
side,
c,
is
chord CK.
to each side are bisected at (5) Antiparallels through the point, and are equal to one another. The latter part follows from (1).
The median and symmedian to c of the triangle ABC are respectively the symmedian and median of the triangle A'B'C cut off by any antiparallel A'E'. (7) The extremities of a parallel and antiparallel to
(6)
any
POINTS.
From
let fall
AQB
C+A'
similarly B' =
and
(7
= (7.
C.
tively equal to A,
B and
70
33.
RECENT GEOMETRY.
Theorems
I.
is the
common
positive
Brocard
point of ABC and A'EC'. Since AC'A'Q is a cyclic quadrilateral &AB = 0(7-4' = CD (Euc. III. 21); similarly Q5'(7 and tiA'B' are each equal
to
ft).
2'
is
the
common
negative Brocard
point of
II.
ABO and
A"B"C".
to the
The sides of ABC? and A'W(T are equally inclined corresponding sides of ABC.
(1)
For by
arid
CB'C'^ACTA'^BA'B'^W-w,
BC"B" = AB"A" - CA'CT = 90 - w.
',
III. The six points A', (7, A", B", G" are concyclic. For the angles AC'A' = AB"A'> therefore A'A'E'C' is
But Similarly E'B"Q"A' and C'C"A"B' are cyclic. on of a the sides triangle generally if three pairs of points are such that every two pairs are cyclic, the six points lie
on a
is
circle.*
circles
For if they do not the tangents to the three from A, B and C are easily seen to be equal, which
impossible.
C"A, A"B' are parallel to the sides b c a, t respectively. know that each pair of sides of with 2 and 2' form similar triangles, i.e., BtiC and Ati'C, C&A and
IV. The lines B"C',
We
ABC
Btl'A,
ASIB and
diculars (or other corresponding lines) through 2 and }' divide the opposite sides similarly. In the triangles CfiA
A'B'O' be the middle points of the sides and A K'C' the feet of the perpendiculars, it follows immediately that A'B'C'A"B"C" is a cyclic hexagon since each pair of points A A' and BB' form a cyclic
*
For example,
if
' '
quadrilateral.
Circle. )
RECENT VEOMETR F.
and
is
71
or B"C'
BWA
we have
therefore
AC'IAC=AB"/AJi,
parallel to a.
V. Hence also
the sides a,
6, c.
AA",
SECTION
III.
TUCKER'S CIRCLES.
the inscribed triangle A'B'C' is given may be conceived to vary its position the point 2 which is fixed. Let it around by rotating and revolve in a positive direction through any angle
34.
By
Art. 24
if
in species only it
also let
A"B"C" revolve
through
an equal angle.
Then each of the equal angles of inclination of the sides of A'B'C' and A"B"C" are diminished by 0, therefore for
all
vertices of the
values of 9 the sides are equally inclined and the two triangles are always concyclic.
circles thus described are called the
The
Tucker Circles
etc., are always parallel and antiparallel respectively to the opposite side a, and therefore remain constant in direction. Now since the point fi is fixed and the triangle A'B'C'
of constant species; since the vertices move on given lines all points fixed relatively to the figure describe lines. The locus of the centre of the system of Tucker's circles
is
therefore a line.
(Art. 20.)
taking particular positions of the triangle we find = the points on the line of centres. In the case where
By
72
vertices of
circle is
RECENT GEOMETRY.
ABC
and AB'C'
coincide,
circles.
of centres thus passes through the circum-centre of ABC. Similarly the loci of the other Brocard points of the f C' and A"B"C" are lines. triangle
AB
Let the vertices of the triangle formed by the parallels B"C', C"A\ A"B' to the sides of ABC be denoted
35.
by X, F, Z. Then AA'A'X is a parallelogram, as are also BB'B'Y, CC'C"Z', and since the diagonals bisect each other AX
bisects
AX, BY, CZ
are the
Let
ABC.
Join
AK,
BK, CK.
and draw parallels Take any point on meet BK and it to Let the c. them sides and b through CK in F and Z respectively. YZ is parallel to a, and the hexad of points in which the sides of ABC are cut by these
parallels lie
AK
circles.
RECENT GEOMETRY.
73
36. The antiparallels A'A!', B'B", C'C" are equal For since A"B' is parallel to c, and A'A" and B'B" are equally inclined to c (at an angle (7), A'A"=*B'B!'\ therefore, etc. or they are the chords of a Tucker circle
;
intercepted
37.
is the locus
of the centre of
Tucker's system of circles. For let L be the middle point of the chord of the system. Draw L0l at right angles to
AA" of one
it
meeting
OKinO r
Join AO.
A to the circum-circle is antiAO and L0 are parallel lines. But AK/AX = BK/BY=CK/CZ (Euc. VI. 2); therefore AK/AL = BK/BM=CK/CN=OK/00 V or O is the
Since the tangent at
parallel to a,
l
circle.
is
the positive
Brocard point
of
the
ABU
12 A'
sing?
,...
This ratio
and
is
the Ratio of Similitude of the triangles, the constant relation between all corresponding
is
lines of A'B'C'
circle for
anyvalueof",
In (2)
S'afe
ft>
........................ (2)
we have the following particular cases: when 6 = p-R ............... (circum-circle) 6= p = JjR secco .......... (T. E. circle) 6 = 90 p = JS tanco ........... (cosine circle).
; ;
Also area
o)
74
RECENT GEOMETRY.
SECTION IV.
centre of the corresponding Tucker's circle. It is otherwise evident that the six segments
etc.,
of antiparallels through
KA' KA",
y
(Art. 31 (5)).
Also B'C'B"G\ C'A'O'A", A'B'A'B" are rectangles since their diagonals are equal.
Again because A'B'B" is a right-angled triangle A'B" = B'B" cosA'B"B' - B'B" cosG,
RECENT GEOMETRY.
or A'B"
ffA".
75
The segments intercepted by the circle on the sides of ABC are proportional to the cosines of the opposite angles.* It is from this property the circle derives its name.
is on the median hence the perpendicular to this side passes through M, or as has been through shown otherwise (Art. 30, Ex. 4). If a perpendicular be drawn through and the to the base meeting it in
40.
of
A"B
through
G to
median
in
M>
MK-NK,
from which
it
ARC?
perpendicular to the corresponding sides of ABC. The cosine circle may therefore be obtained by rotating the
two inscribed
(Art. 39.)
= 90.
The
ratio of similitude of
Ratio Circle. Let the parallel in figure of Art. 35 pass through K. Then L, M, are the middle points of AK, BK, and GK> since AA'A'K, etc., etc., are parallelograms; and the
42. II. Triplicate
centre
The
sides of
ARC'
ABC
For consider the angles in the equal segments angle A'A* B'B", WO", and it is obvious (Euc. III. 21) that A'RA* = A'C'A" = B'C'B" = B'A'B". = Q'A'C* = C'ffC".
o>.
9
*See Mathesis, t. i., p. 185 14 Sur le centre des M^dianes AntiparalUles," Neuberg
:
(1881).
76
RECENT GEOMETRY.
Hence
Similarly
It follows generally that the locus of the negative Brocard point of A'BG' is a line passing through K.
43.
The
ratio
of similitude of A'B'C'
and
ABC
is
= o>
(1)
44.
circle
1
The
and
intercepts B'C",
C'A",
A'W made
:
by
the
A KB'
ABG
=.
The
altitudes
*"*
/2A
c
-
hence
A'B"=
f 222
2
.
...................................
v (1) '
with similar expressions for B'C" and C'A". The general property of the circle may be thus stated: Parallels
through the symmedian point meet the non-corresponding sides in six points which lie on a circle ; and the
intercepts
made on each
a3
63
3
.
For the latter property the circle takes its name. " " the sake of brevity it is often written T.R. Circle.*
45. III. Taylor's Circle.
From
it
will
(PQR)
of
ABC,
a,
of the sides of
PQR
Consider the segments into which A'A"
is
divided by
I. 5),
and
*
y.
We
have
and
An
account of the circle will be found in Mathesis in the article by See also Nouvellea Annoles, (Art. 39).
RECENT GEOMETRY.
for the
77
is
equal
to the semiperimeter of
sin
(7.
(1)
Again, since B"aC' is an isosceles triangle, the perpendicular to the chord B"C' of Tucker's circle at the middle
point bisects the vertical angle a and passes through the r in-centre of a/3y. Similarly for the chords C"A and
A"B'.
Hence
the circle coincides
The centre of
the
triangle (a/3y) of PQR. properties of this circle are proved in Neuberg's article in Mathesis, t. 1, p. 185, but it was described independently in England by Mr. H. M. Taylor, and now
median
Many
46. Since aQ = a-B = aB" = aC", the circle on QR as diameter passes through B" and (7 and RB'Q - R(7Q = 90; on the sides or and (7 are the projections of Q and
AB and AC;
hence
78
RECENT GEOMETRY.
The six projections of the vertices of the pedal Mangle on the sides of ABC lie on Taylor's circle.
47. The triangle B'aC" is isosceles, therefore bisector of its vertical angle a is at right angles to
0^
the
BC\
hence generally
to the sides
and Ofi are parallel ; Oja are parallel ; similarly 3 hence the triangles PQff3 and a/30 x are similar, their ratio of similitude being = or ff%R is bisected at O r and each bisected at O l ; and are Similarly l 2
,
PH
GPQ
then
QH3 and
PH
QH
H^H^H^ and
PQR
Theorem.
ABC
is
common
orthogonal circle
of the ex-circles
of PQR.
A A'A" we have by rule of sines AA" = A! A!' siu<7/sin A = 2J? sinJ3 sirW (Art. 45 A G> = A R cosA = b cos A also
In the triangle
2
;
(1)),
but
obtain
Otherwise from the right-angled triangle AA"P and AGP we have AA" = bnin*C ; and from the triangles AGR and AC'R,
AC'*b cos*A
therefore
A A " A C' =
.
fe
sin 2 *?
cosM
RECENT GEOMETRY.
is
79
similarly for the
equal to the radius of the ex-circle ex-centres B and (7; therefore, etc.*
EXAMPLES.
p of a circle cutting the exa triangle PQR orthogonally. 2 2 ^l' But if a perpendicular be drawn 1 [In figure of Art. 45 p from Ol to /Jy it is equal to the radius of the in-circle of the triangle
1.
To
circles of
=0
and the distance of its foot from a/3y or half the radius (^r) of A! is equal to the semiperimeter of a/3y i.e., ^s of PQR.
;
PQR
(Euc. I. 47) /> =|(> -M ). Similarly for the radii p ly p,2 p 3 of the circles cutting and the inscribed of orthogonally we obtain
,
Hence
two escribed
PQR
sum of the squares of the radii of the four circles cutting orthogonally the inscribed and escribed circles of any triangle taken in threes is equal to the square of the diameter of the cir cum -circle.
the
* In the triangle PQR since perpendiculars PA' and QB' are let fall from the extremities of the base PQ on the external bisector AB of the vertical angle R, by a well-known property yA =yB"=% sum of sides. But the distance of the middle point of any side from the points of conHence tact of the ex-circles which touch it externally \ sum of sides. if a circle be described with y as centre and yA'=yB" as radius, it cuts the ex-circles of PQR whose centres are at A and B orthogonally. It follows that the locus of the centre of a circle cutting these two orthof
gonally
is
the line
yO
lt
similarly aOj
since it is perpendicular to the line of centres ; loci for the centres of circles orthogonal to
B and
(7,
C and A
Therefore Oi
is
^'=0
common
orthogonal
80
2.
RECENT GEOMETRY.
To
find the radius
hence
we
p of Taylor's circle of a triangle ABC. the triangle is the circle in Ex. 1 for PQR', have to express r and s of the latter triangle * in terms of
ABC
the parts of
ABO.
2
We easily obtain
2
p
also
p!
= 47E
J
(sinl4 sin
J
^
'
= 4 ff2(sin2 4 cos2
2 2
tf)
From
The
these expressions
in
Ex.
3.
lines B'C',
C"A' y A"&, parallels to the sides of ABC, are the PQR with its sides. t
'.
Then B'B'RQ' [Let A"B' meet PR in the point gram, therefore RQ' semiperimeter of PQR, etc.]
is
a parallelo-
4. Employing the notation of Art. 35, prove that the lines joining are the corresponding vertices of the two triangles PQR and concurrent at the circum-centre of the latter.
XYZ
YZ
[Let
p and q be
R on
the sides
ZX
of the triangle
XYZ.
RB'jRA' = QR/RP= a cos A/b cos B. Substituting and reducing we have p/q = cos A /cos B. But if Z be joined to the circum-centre of XYZ, the joining line is the locus of a point such that perpendiculars from it on the sides are in this ratio; hence ZR passes through the circum-centre of XYZ.t And similarly for the lines PX and Q Y.]
*
Then p/q=RB"smBIRA'smA.
and But
The
aco&A,
b cos
ccoaC,
;
or
its
hence
its
B sin C
etc.;
s-a=2#sin.4cos J5cosC, its s - 6 = 27? cos A sin B cos C> r=2/?cos^ cos B cos C; its ^=27? cos .4 sin B sin (7, etc.
t The polars meet the sides
p. 190.
its
of the vertices of a triangle with respect to the ex-circles in six points which lie on the same circle, Mathesis, 1. 1,
PX Q F, and RZ are perpendiculars to antiparallels to the sides of XYZ and therefore meet the sides of PQR at right angles. the orthocentre of the triangle Hence the circum-centre of X YZ
;
is
PQR.
RECENT GEOMETRY.
5.
81
The Simson
lines of the
LMN
circle.*
of ABC is the orthocentre of LMN. Hence by the Simson line XTZ of R. Also CZ=RZ'; therefore the line XYZ'v& parallel to OC. But the centre of Taylor's
[The circum-centre
is
RO
bisected
circle
6.
Ol
is
RH
therefore, etc.]
Z/, J/",
PQR, whose
poles are
N, pass through
circum-circle from which perpendiculars or other on the sides of an inscribed triangle is called the Pole of the Simson line. V. Mathesis, t. 2, p. 106, "Sur la Droite de
isoclinals are let fall
82
RECENT GEOMETRY.
NX
and
PQ\
therefore, etc,
triangles
Prove that the common inclination (0) of the sides of the A'B'C and A'B'C" to those of ABC is given by the equation
tan 6 =
C.
(Taylor)
8.
The
a cos A cos (B -
intercepts made by Taylor's circle on the C\ b cos cos (C-A\ c cos C cos (A - B).
sides
are
(a cos
RECENT GEOMETRY.
9.
83
orthocentre of
of a triangle, its symmedian point, and the pedal triangle are collinear. (Tucker.) [The orthocentre of the pedal triangle has been shown to be and is the centre of similitude (Ex. 4) the circum-centre of
its
The circum-centre
XYZ
of
A EC and XYZ\
10.
therefore, etc.]
of its pedal triangle are and collinear the of Taylor's circle. centre with, from, equidistant
PQ]
are parallel, since both are at right angles to also 727/3 is bisected at O v (Art. 47), therefore, etc., by Art. 37.]
ZR
CHAPTER
IV.
We now
Let A, By
(7,
...
AL BL
y
CL
...
any
line L,
algebraic
sum
are given quantities. AL} is therefore meant the
...
where
a, 6, c
sum of given the of of distances of the system points from the multiples line ; perpendiculars from points on opposite sides of L
By
2(ft
Theorem.
lines
and
a,
N
b,
and
c
...
systems of points A, B,
and
multiples
having given
2(a
to
AM) =
and 2(a.AN) = Q
prove that
where
is
any
the intersection of
MandN.
THEOREMS.
Join
since
85
AO
and
let
this line
by
Art. 2,
therefore
siuMN.
.
AL + sinNL AM+$inLM AN = 0.
.
...
we have
.
a, 6, c
and
adding
sinl/2V2(a AL) + siuNL2(a AM) + ainLM2(a AN) = 0, hence if S(a AM) - and Z( AN) = 0, it follows that
.
Def.
.
The
point
for
which
satisfies
the
relation
2(a AL) =
termed the
for the
51.
Mean
system of multiples
a, 6, c ....
given minate.
j^osition of the mean centre for a system of multiples is either unique or indeter-
Theorem.
The
For
lines
let
O and
l
be two of
X
its positions,
2 0,
point whatever.
Join
and
by
M and N.
.
Since 2(a AM) and Z(a AN) - 0, it follows by Art. 50 that any line L through 0, i.e. any line whatever, satisfies the equation
.
It is obvious, in the general case, that when all the points of the system, and all save one of the multiples are
86
;
MEAN
CENTRE.
given by assigning a definite value to the last multiple, the position of the mean centre is determinate and con;
versely any point whatever is the mean centre of a given system for multiples, all of which save two may be
arbitrarily chosen.
EXAMPLES.
1.
mean
centre of
its
extremities (Euc.
2.
26).
of
two points
^i
and
B for
the multiples
i.e.,
AB inversely
same points
as the multiples,
a.
A0\ B0=b\
The mean centre
of the
6,
divides
AO:BO = b\a.
system of points = multiples each l satisfies the equation *2AO~Q.
3.
4.
of a linear
B,
...
for
//,
J/, iV of
current.
= 0, ?AL = 0, 2AM= and 2 [For hence each line passes through the mean centre (centroid or centre
AN
AB
of concurrence.*
orthocentre
ABC
we
well-known
property
The lines joining the middle points of the sides of a triangle with those of the segments towards the angles of the corresponding perpendiculars meet in a point and bisect each other. From this it follows immediately
(Euc. I. 4) that the six segments are equal, and that the circle passing through the middle points of the sides passes through the feet of the perpendiculars and bisects the segments t>f the latter towards the angles. This is the fundamental property of the Nine- Points- Circle.
THEOREM.
6. The geometrical centre centre of the vertices A, J5, C
87
mean
[Join
AO and
M)
BO.
If the polygon be of
will pass through the opposite vertices, and the perpendiculars from the remaining vertices are equal in pairs and opposite
(L and
in sign
and
if
L and
L
any
M bisect the
line passing
therefore, etc.]
A BCD
its
...
is
through
centre
AL + BL + CL+
52.
...
-0.
Theorem.
Any point
is the
mean
centre of the
to
For
AOX
AOB
are
upon the
^ t therefore
Similarly
OOA
Hence
If the point
= BOO COA
:
A OB.
angle
-A,
outside the triangle, and within the the multiples are proportional to
is
-50(7,
with similar results when
B or
C.
EXAMPLES.
in -centre of a triangle is the for multiples proportional to the sides.
1.
The
mean
2.
The
;
mean
;
a, 6, c
- 6,
a, b,
-c
88
3. is
MEAN
If 0,
,
CENTRE.
each
the
Ox 2 3 denote the in- and ex -centres of a triangle, mean centre of the remaining three for multiples, s - 6, s - c, - 5, etc. s - a, s - 6, 5 c
,
first
case are
3 0,
these
-s:s-a:s b:s c=
each is the mean for the points 0, 2y 0^ 19 centre of the remaining three for the corresponding multiples of
1/r
:
I/?*!
l/r2
l/r3
the system
4.
- 1/r,
l/r x , l/r2 ,
l/?-3 .]
Prove the following points are the mean centres of the vertices for the system of multiples written opposite to them.
~.
Circum-centre
Orthocentre
<
(
ft
nn
ft
Symmedian Point
Brocaxd Points
"
5.
a2 t 2
,
2
.
(7),
- 5).*
The
lines
The
lines
drawn
ex-circles
meet
to the internal points of contact of the three at the mean centre of the vertices for multiples
7.
I,
If a point
m,
7a.
mean
the
reciprocals of
n.
of
is
From
ABC meet
the
B-C, C-A>A-B.
and X' equidistant from the extremities of a line + Two points It is easy to are called Iwtomic Conjugates with respect to the line. see, and it will be afterwards proved, that if the sides of a triangle
be divided isotomicaUy in the pairs of points X, X' ; such that A X, BY and CZ are concurrent at a point
t
EC
ABC Y T Z Z'
;
y
;
then AX',
EXAMPLES.
8.
89
of the circum-circle of
Any
point
on the segment
AB
an
equilateral triangle
ABC
is
the
mean
3 is
- 1/0(7.
of 0,
19
2,
of the triangle.
10.
The
is
the
mean centre of
the vertices
11.
ly
w, n
the
mean
of the vertices of for multiples centre of the vertices of the pedal triangle PQR
2
of
for multiples
[From the
:
a%
1,
:
we have
.
QOR ROP POQ=OQ ORsmA OR OPsinB OP. OQsinC = alOP:blOQ:c/OR .............................. (1) But OPiOQ: OR=BOCja COA/b AOB.c
.
=l/a im/b
Substituting these values in (1)
12.
n/c.
therefore, etc.]
of
any triangle
:
is
pedal triangle of 0.
[For
13.
by Art.
16,
Ex. 2
(2).]
to the corresponding vertices of Brocard's first triangle are concurrent, and the point of concurrence for multiples the reciprois the mean centre of the vertices of
The
A, B,
ABC
cals of
a 2 62
,
2
.
[For
it
it is
symmedian
on the sides of 14. If perpendiculars be let fall from any point a regular polygon ; the mean centre of their feet lies on the line to the circum-centre. joining
and 0' are termed BY'y CZ' are also concurrent at 0'. The points Isotomic Conjugates with respect to the triangle ABC. If the pairs of lines AX, AX', etc., are equally inclined to the sides 6 and c, etc., they are laogonal Conjugates with respect to the angles ;
and
if
The
BY', CZ' are also concurrent. AX, BY, tfZare concurrent, to the points of concurrence are Inoyoval Conjugates with respect
AX\
triangle*
90
[Through
projection of
MEAN CENTRE.
draw
lm
The
on
A A'
but A,
J?,
(7,
...and
...
are the vertices of regular polygons, whose mean centres Therefore the sum of the projections of p t ... on
53.
Theorem.
For any
Draw
M through
that
Then
CL=CM+OL,etc.
Multiplying these equations respectively by
adding,
a, 6, c>
...
and
we have
2(a AL)
.
THEOREM.
but 2(a. J.J/)
therefore, etc.
91
since
This property enables us to find the mean centre. For by taking a line L in an arbitrary position and calculating
a line parallel
Again, take a line in another position and construct the locus of as before. The intersection of these loci is the point required.
to
Con.
1.
If
2a
AL
is
touches, or
COE.
2.
where
COR.
If the multiples are all equal ^AL = n. OL, denotes the number of points in the system.
3.
mean
centres
A^B^
ABC
Z Z Z
...,
...,
afift
..., ...,
Op
2,
a 2 6 2c2
AnB n Cn
the
.,
a n b nc n
. ,
0, t
mean
centre
is
ing multiples
multiples
the points and their correspondthe mean centre of O v 2 ... O n for the of
all
, .
.
[For since
2(a n ).
1
etc.,
and
and
Denote
this
by
and
find the
When
mean
multiples a + J-Fo,"3T, and'so the entire system has thus been exhausted" the
is
D for
centre found
that of
tfie
system.
92
MEAN
The sum
CENTRE.
EXAMPLES.
of the distances of the vertices of a triangle from any line is equal to three times the distance of its centroid from the line.
1.
2.
Draw
a tangent to a
circle
such that
^a
AL may
be a
or have any given value. [The extremities of the diameter passing through the mean centre are obviously the points of contact in the extreme cases.
maximum, minimum,
The general
3.
case reduces to
to
two
circles.]
If
^a
AL = 2&
c
when
equal to the sides of the triangle. 3a. For the ex-circle to the side
aAL + bBL-cCL=2&.
4. The projection of the mean centre on any line is the centre of the projections of the system of points on the line.
mean
Then
A'0' = AL,
B'0'=BL>
etc.
B\ Hence
C'
...
and
the
Sa. A'0' = 2a
5.
.AL^O;
therefore, etc.]
If 0, 0j,
2,
This relation
may
be otherwise written
O^L
r,
OiL
ra
L^OL
r
r*
EXAMPLES.
- a, s - 6, s-c
[For
is
93
the
mean
and
since
2($
a) =s
therefore, etc.]
G. Let three similar triangles BCA!, CAB' and ABC' be described on the sides of ABC in the same aspect to prove that the mean centres of the triangles ABC and A'B'C' coincide (Brocard).
;
be the middle point of BC and Z' of A'B'. Complete the [Let parallelogram BA'CP, Join A JT, C'Z', Z'X and PB'. The triangles P(7and B'CA are similar, therefore CPjCB^B'CIAC (Euc. VI. 4),
or
by alternation B'C/CP=AC/BC
ABC &r
VI. 6); hence CB'/B'P=C'A/AB', alternately CB'/CA = PB'/AB' but = C'A/AB(hyp.) therefore Pff/AB^C'A/AB from which
;
respectively
add the equals ^Z?' and BAG' But Z'X is and A C' are parallel and equal it is and half of PB' to therefore parallel parallel equal to half of AC Hence the medians ^IXand C'Z' trisect each other.* Otherwise thus f Let another triangle ABC" be described below
Again L.PB'C=LBAC,
;
to these
f
therefore
PB
the base
AB
symmetrically equal to
ABC
1
.
It
is
to
the
^Educational Times,
Reprint.
Vol.
liv., p. 102.
94
the triangles ABA' and and CA C" are equal.
MEAN CENTRE.
CBC" are equal in area; similarly ABB' By addition we have ABA' + ABB' = ABA' + ABB' - ABC' = ABC, i.e. the algebraic
'
ABC + ABC"
sum
or
from A', B', C"=the perpenof the perpendiculars on Similar results are obtained for the sides dicular from C on A B.
AB
BC and CA
7.
If
their
therefore, etc. Syamadas Mukhopadhyay.] two points A and B be displaced to new positions A 'and B', for any multiples is displaced to M' found by mean centre
;
draw lines MP and MQ equal and parallel to AA' Through Join PQ and divide it in M' such that and J$B' respectively.
[For since
'Q
parallelograms,
= BM\
therefore
=>=
therefore
8.
',
B and
(7
is
M draw lines MP, MQ and MR equal and parallel to the M the mean displacements A A, BB' and CO' respectively
Through
r
;
following construction
is
centre of P, Q, R.
[For let
is
found
Join
MO equal and
parallel to
XX',
MX
is the mean centre of and Q evident by parallels that therefore in the similar triangles OX' and
;
MCRC'\
*/'
v nv
OM'X'^RM'C',
==
ifv
,.(D
EXAMPLES.
hence M'
for the
is
95
that
C.
;
the
mean
centre of
X' and
of
y
C",
is
of A', B'
and
C",
is
A B and
But each
is
the
mean
of the ratios in (1) is equal to M'OfM'R therefore M' centre of and R, that is of P, Q and 72 for the same
set of multiples.
NOTE.
the
The construction for the displaced mean centre may same manner be extended to the quadrilateral and generally
in to
any number of sides. two systems of points A, B, C, ... and A', B\ C', ... and and M' for the same set of multiples or, 6, c ... mean centres
we draw through
...
...
equal to
A A', BB\
<?,
respectively, the mean centre of the third system P, for the same multiples coincides with M'.
CC' f
R,
...
are drawn J/P, MQ and MR parallel 9. If through any point and proportional to the sides of a triangle ABC, the mean centre of P, Q and R for multiples each equal to unity coincides with M.
[By Ex.
8,
or thus
PMQR
and
draw MR.
Since
angles
-
PM =
96
is
MEAN CENTRE.
mean
centre of
the
P and
and therefore
for
is
the
mean
centre
of P, ft
10.
&]
the similar
Prove
:
property
the
quadrilateral
and
generally
lines are drawn parallel and proportional If through any point to the sides of a polygon ; the mean centre of their extremities for multiples each=l coincides with M.
system of points A, B C, ... be displaced to A', I?, C", ... CC' ... are parallel and proportional to the sides 9 of a polygon, the mean centre of the system remains a fixed point. [By aid of Exs. 8 and 10.]
11. If a
y
such that
AA'jBB
12.
circle
variable polygon is inscribed to one Weill's Theorem. and escribed to another to prove that the mean centre of
;
its sides
circle is
a fixed
[Let
ABO
;
..
AB
radius r
their
intersection.
WEILL'S THEOREM.
and A'B' are indefinitely near to one another, Also, since and indefinitely near to the point of contact T, and
97
AB
is
EX
BY are
therefore equal because they are tangents from the same point to a
circle.
Dividing
(2)
by
(1)
Again
hence
but and
therefore
(by 3). the polygon ABO... varies, its points of contact are displaced for each consecutive position in the direction of its sides, and proportional to them ; therefore the mean centre is a fixed
TT'
oc
AA + BB*<xAB
f
Thus
as
point.
NOTE.
radius
r,
If the side
BO
is
7LT
'
BY
'
if
BX/BYis a constant
ABr
BO
7
and
13.
of
similar triangles similarly described on its sides coincide (M'Cay). [Let the vertices of the triangles on the sides AB, BO, CD ... be
A',
',
0'
...
respectively.
:
Since
A A' BB'
CO'
...
= AB BO CD
: :
...
to the
sides of the polygon at the same angle ; we may regard the vertices of the given polygon displaced to A'B'O' ... distances proportional
and
(cf.
Ex.
6).]*
98
14.
MEAN
Through the centre
of a regular polygon
...
drawn
B', C',
to
the middle point of one side, then MA'O is a right[Let angled triangle, and if a perpendicular MM' be let fall on the
M be
hypotenuse we have
OA' OM' = i* or
.
2 J-:=l20-3/'==0. UA r"
Art. 50.
See Art.
3,
Ex.
9.1
their
54 Theorem. For any system of points A, B C,... mean centre 0, and any line L ; to prove that
y
where L'
is the line
through
parallel to L.
'
.OL;
a,
6,
c, ...
respectively
and adding
but
results,
2a.AL' = Q
1.
COR.
When
L = n. OL
OL
is
the arithmetical
...,
mean
...
of
AL
EL, CL
the
Hence, the
the
square
sum of the squares of n quantities = n times of their mean value + the sum of squares of
;
the
differences
or
the quantities are the segments of may be stated the sum of the squares
if
:
= of the unequal parts the sum of the squares of the parts + the sum of the squares of the n differences.
property
COR.
2.
equal This
is
II. 9, 10.
L and
THEOREMS.
55.
99
Theorem.
P to prove that
OP and
denote
by
A', B',
(7, ....
Then
Similarly
a, 6, c
...
but
COR.
is
the
mean
;
B',
(7...
therefore
Sa
0,4' = 0.
If the
For a regular cyclic polygon the sum of the of the distances of any point on the circle from squares the n vertices is constant and = 2nM 2
COR.
2.
.
COR.
3.
If
2a.AP
is
is
a
is
circle concentric
with
COR.
Sct.-AP 2 is a
coincides with 0.
See Art.
16,
Ex.
3.
100
MEAN
A BOD
and
CENTRE.
EXAMPLES.
the centre, R the a regular cyclic polygon, point on the circle to prove that the sum of the squares of the perpendiculars from Pon the radii OJ, OZ?, OC ...
1.
...
is
radius,
P any
[Denote the feet of the perpendiculars by A' y B', C' ... The circle on OP as diameter passes through these points (Euc. III. 31) also since A'B', B'C', ... subtend equal angles (2ir/n) at 0, a point on the Hence (Cor. 2) circle, A'B'C ... is a regular cyclic polygon.
;
1
Similarly
2.
For any
line
passing through 0,
HAL
f
[Let
therefore
3.
By
similar triangles
2
1.]
The sum
p p
ly
2y
p$
...
pn
EXAMPLES.
from any point 2 2 w(r -f S ), where
101
the polygon
is
upon the
sides
of
equal to
and B
OP.
draw parallels OA', OB', 00' ... to the sides of the [Through polygon meeting the corresponding perpendiculars from P in f As before A'B'C'... is a regular cyclic polygon inA', B C", ... scribed in the circle on OP as diameter.
,
Since the
sum
of the perpendiculars
is
constant and=?ir
(Art. 54) (1)
2pi
= w a + 2P4'
but
In Ex. 3
TTj, 7r 2 ,
2/M' 2 =4ttS2
if
(Ex.
2
1
1),
=|wr
2
.
5. If
7r3, ...
line
L and 3 = OL,
2^ = n(8
sections
[Through with
draw Z'
parallel to
...
and
let A',
B\ C' be
its inter-
AL
Since
but
therefore
BL, CL
respectively.
(A rt.
53),
(Art. 54),
(Ex.2);
by substitution
Sir
is
or
5a. If
6.
If
ABC...,
^PA*=n&.
OP
and produce
it
to meet the circle again in $, and let A' y B', C' be the projections of the vertices on this line. Since PAQ
[Draw
is
a right-angled triangle,
PQ.PA'^PA*.
102
Squaring,
therefore
MEAN
we have
CENTRE.
But
and
Substituting
(Ex.
2.)
7.
If a, 6, c
ABC
L
and
P any point
on the
8.
in-circle,
2a
AP = 2# A 0* + 2rA.
2
.
If
ABC
a tangent to the
in-circle,
+ =0. + AL EL CL
2
= 9r
9.
[For
2
.
*2BL.
AL + BL + CL=Zr, therefore on squaring IZALP+SZBL. CL Also 2AL =3r*+$R?, or since /=2r, 2-4^=9^; hence (7// = 0, therefore, etc.]
let fall
Perpendiculars are
from
P on the
if
sides of
any polygon
ABC... and
prove that
is a circle scribed figure A'FC' ... is constant, the locus of concentric with the mean centre of J, #, (7, ... for the multiples in 2J, sin 2Z?, sin 2(7, ....
THEOREMS.
[Let
103
Then
;
Therefore
2 sin 2.4
is
AP
is
constant
____
7?, (7 for multiples sin 2J, the circum-centre, showing Art. 23, Ex. 2, to be a M'Vicker.] particular case of this theorem.
of J,
Theorem. // 2AB denote the sum of the mutual distances of a system of points A, B, from each other; 2 to prove that 2(a6 A J?) 2 = 2(a) 2(a A O ).
56.
. . .
.
.
In Art. 55
of
if
we suppose
P to
the
system
:
successively
we have
relations
a, 6, c ...
.
respectively
.
and
A0
.
+I,(a)
2
.
.
Za
AO
2
,
therefore
2a6
A B = 2(a) 2a 4 O
2
COR.
1.
COR. 2. The sum of the squares of all the lines joining the vertices of a regular polygon = n 2R* where is the radius of the circum-circle.
;
COR. 3. For three points A,B,Cy the sum of the squares of the sides of a triangle three times the sum of the the the lines vertices to the centroid ; squares of joining
sum
times the
sum
medians.
104
COR.
4.
MEAN
If
CENTRE.
a, b, c
.
the sides of a
= 2(a) Za
.
^1
with analogous results for O v 2 and 3 COR. 5. The sum of the squares of the six the centres of the in- and ex-circles = 48 R2
, .
lines joining
of the circum-circle
is
(Art. 52,
Ex.
9.)
the
mean
centre of
lt
/ = 4 [S* but
2,
3,
4,
^ + r + r3
2
r = 4 Jf2
therefore, etc.*
EXAMPLES.
1.
If
$ denote
the
symmedian point
of a triangle,
a*AS*+b*BS* + (?CS*=-?%?*-f
a' +
2
'*
2.
^fi" -iab2
12, ft', 2
+ +->c2
,
5ft
(7ft
-oa?
P>.
3.
+
C?
Ct"
+
O
- = 1.
4.)
The
is
distance
OP
of
any point
triangle
[Eliminating 2a.
AO2 between
2
2
.
the equations,
2
,
.
Za.
AP =2a. A0*+Z(a) OP
^l^ ) = 2(a) .?a.AO\
and
2(a&
Otherwise thus
Since
is
the orthocentre of
4,
if
per-
pendiculars
OX> OY,
OZ
Oi0
Oof
3 04,
Ofi^ZOX,
be drawn to the sides from the circum-centre ... ; also 002 =2/?; hence 1 3 -20r,
therefore
EXAMPLES.
4.
105
If
where D, Dly Z>3 Dz are the distances of the circum-centre from the in- and ex-centres 2 2 /) =7Z -27fr Df^W+ZRru etc., etc.
:
5.
from the
circum-centre
ABC is given
Ex. 4)
by the equation
(Art.
;
52,
P coincide
with
therefore
hence*
therefore, etc.]
6.
S2 =jR2
The
distances of
ft
and
ft'
by the equations
[For
7.
-f -5
2 cosecM. =
2,
3,
prove the
relations
8.
- a)^ 2 4- (^ -
9. Find the following expression for the square of the distance 8 between the circum- and ortho-centre of a triangle ABC.
32
[By the previous method, or more simply by finding the area of the pedal triangle of ABCt (2 area = # 2sin 2A sin 2B sin 2(7), and using Art. 23, Ex. 1, and reducing.]
* This expression
where w
is
is
equivalent to
52
=R
J
106
MEAN
CENTRE.
RECIPROCAL THEOREMS.
and N, and and A, B, C, multiples a, 6, c, ... = to prove that = NA MA and 2a having given 2a
57.
Theorem.
systems of lines
2a.LA = 0,
where For
is
any point on
the line
connecting
M and N.
MN.LA+NL.MA+LM.NA=0.
a, 6, c,
...
MN2a.LA+NL2a.MA+LM2a.NA =
hence
if
(1)
Ha.
MA
any other point L More generally: If *Sa.MA and 2a LA has the same value.
.
Ha.NA
are equal
For, let
2a
MA = 2a NA = k
.
.
substituting in (1)
;
CENTRAL
Hence, the locus of a point
AXIS.
107
multiples of the perpendiculars from it upon a system of C3 ... is constant (Za tines y B, k) is a right line.
LA =
Def.
locus
When
is
Za.jL4=0,
the
termed the Central Axis of the system of lines for the given system of multiples. It is evident that the central axis is one of a system
of parallel
/Cj, n/o) A/Q)
lines
01
A/.
For
if
in (1) lies on
then
MA ML MO
xrm-jri-NO
(Euc.vi.4.)
/17
. 7T
4 .
If
and
j\\ are
2
the loci of
if
M and N
.
such
^a.MAk-i
;
and
is
^a.NA=k
aiu l 1*
intersection
then since
P
;
is
on both lines 2a
PA
and
^a.PA
58.
k^ which
absurd
therefore, etc.
Problem.
To find
J5, (7,
. . .
system of lines
a, 6, c, ...
A,
Q,
PA,
On QR
find a point
L
.
such that
2a
RA
=
RL'
by (2) on the required line; similarly obtaining on the other sides of the triangle P, Q jR, points if and
is
is
that required.
108
59.
MEAN
Let the multiples
CENTRE.
...
a, 6, c
given lines A,B,C... respectively; a LA, b LB, c LG are each twice the area of the triangle subtended by the
. . .
corresponding segment at the point L hence, the locus of a point such that the sum of the areas subtended at it
;
by any
line
;
number of finite
if different
and
varies in position
60.
by moving
points of intersection
The locus of the mean centre of the A v Bv Cv Dv of a variable line L, moving parallel to itself, with the sides of a given poly-
Theorem.
gon
is
a right
b c
y y
line.
etc., be the given multiples and a, /3, y ... a, the angles at A v Bv Cl ... made by the variable line with the sides A, B, C ... of the given polygon.
Let
By
hyp.
0^0 = OC/sin
.
y, etc.,
hence
etc. = 0, 6/sin /3.0B+ (7/sin y a/sin a OA describes a line, viz., the central axis of the
.
00+
system for the multiples a cosec a, b cosec j3, c cosec y Def. This locus of the mean centre for the system of a Diameter of the Polygon when the parallels, is termed = = l; a name suggested by the c=... a=& multiples which the to theorem is reducible when the property
. . . .
polygon becomes a
61.
circle.
any
systems of lines A, B,
C ... and
2
multiples a,b,c...
Za
Let any line
PA
is
through P
gon in A'
B',
...
at angles a,
. . . .
Then 2a PA*
.
PROBLEM.
is is
109
minimum when 2a sin2a PA'2 is a minimum, that when P is the mean centre of A' B', C' ... for the 2 2 As L varies parallel to multiples a sin a, b sin /3 ....
a
.
itself
the locus of
is
a diameter.
Let
;
it
meet the
centre
...
sides of the
polygon in
A v Bv O
...
the
mean
a sin2 a,
b sin2/3
is
EXAMPLES.
1.
If
a line
is
drawn through
to
meet the
sides in
-,
and
such that
if
CX~CY\
conversely,
AY. BX=(\XY)\ AB
prove that is a
90-,
Q-$A,
Hence they are
2.
therefore therefore
similar
therefore, etc.]
of an equilateral triangle envelope the in-circle. and C [Suppose the multiples to be equal to unity, through draw any two parallel lines terminated by the opposite sides of the
The diameters
Since triangle and trisect them in X and Y towards the vertices. X and Y are the mean centres of their intersections with the sides,
110
the line
MEAN CENTRE.
XY
is
a diameter.
Draw
parallels
XX", YY"
to the sides
AB and AC respectively.
Then the
triangles
similar, therefore
and
EYY"
the
therefore
X'X". Y'Y"=(\X"Y"?
by Ex.
1.
therefore, etc.,
M'Vicker.]
Draw any system of parallels AA', Bff, CO' Otherwise thus terminated by the opposite sides and let A', B', C denote the mean
:
EXAMPLES.
HI
centres of their points of intersection with the sides of ABC. Let the diameter A'B'C' meet the sides in X, Y, Z\ the parallels through
JTand J are bisected at these points, hence ^IXand Z?Feach bisect CO' and therefore meet at its middle point. Then from the complete quadrilateral ABCXYZ the row A C"BZ is harmonic, therefore A A', C'C" and BB' are in harmonic progression, or
1
'AA
+ _1 ___2
BE'~C'C"~CC"
in-circle.
but
S-
AA
, 1
is
See
A
<?,
B,
;
(7,
. . .
be situated at equal
their
mean
centre.
[Through
draw a
parallel
L to AONnfl.
AN
let
Then,
if
d be
the distance of
ndR
sin
. . .
_^sm(a 4- \n
'
sinj'/J
NOTE.
it
If the
number
is
infinitely great,
d ??? x ra( u
length of arc
'
CHAPTER
V.
sides of
the
the
relation
CY AZ CX'AY'RZ~
(Menelaus.)
this relation to
prove the
For denoting the perpendiculars from the vertices on the transversal by l,m>n-, we have by similar pairs of triangles,
AY"
BZ~m
112
CEVA'S THEOREM.
113
in Z'
and Conversely, if the line joining of the first the Proposition, by part
F meet
the base
BX CY
JDA.
AZ'
'
CX'AY'BZ'
ill but
i_
GY
by hyp.
AZ
therefore
63.
Z and
Z coincide.
BZ
Theorem.
meet the
from
to
,
the vertices
// three lilies AO, BO, CO be drawn of a triangle ABC through any point opposite sides in X, Y, Z; to prove the
relatwn
,.
BX CY AZ = _ Z J7 ._ -l )t
.
.
..
and conversely, if
this relation be
AX,
(Ceva.)
For the triangles and 00 on a common base are proportional to their altitudes, which are in the ratio
BOO
BZ/AZ.
*
Any
applies equally to the general proposition : F... in points right line meeting the sides of a polygon F, Z, U, F, W... gives the relation
ABODE
'
BX
t
A*'" ^T
CY DZ' EU*
'
DU ?. IK '"" FV OW -1
drawn across the sides of a triangle meets them either all two internally and one externally, i.e. the number of sides cut externally is always odd, and therefore the product of the ratios
line
externally, or
GA
A.
oZ
is
positive.
On
if
three points on
number
the sides connect concurrently with the opposite vertices, an odd is iitienml and the product of the ratios is therefore negative.
114
COLLINSAR POINTS,
:
AX and BY meet in 0.
Z'.
Join
CO and
AB
BX CY AZ = _\
CX'AY'BZ'
,
.
but by hyp.
BX CY AZ 1 cx-AY-BZ^,
'
Z and
:
Z' coincide.
to the
sines
with similar values for the remaining ratios, compounding and reducing, the above results are obtained.
* More generally, if the vertices of a polygon A BCD... of any odd and the lines produced to number of aides be joined to any point meet the opposite sides in X, Y, Z, V, T, JT, it follows by similar ., AX BY CZ DU ... = - ,1. that
. ,
reasoning
^^
.
PARTICULAR CASES.
115
These formulae may be regarded as criteria of points on the sides of a triangle lying on a line and connecting
concurrently with the opposite vertices, We shall now apply them to the following remarkable
particular cases
I.
:
Z be at infinity on the sides, = thus BX <7X, CY= A Y, &r\dAZ= BZ\ hence the criterion
Let the points X, F,
is satisfied
of Art. 62
and
it
and
be
Let
AX,
Q Since
.
parallel lines.
and
" Of these properties Townsend says Paradoxical as these conclusions appear when first stated, all doubt of their legitimacy has been long set at rest by the number and variety of the considerations tending to verify and confirm them." Modern Geometry,
:
Vol.
I.,
Art. 136.
is a point on the circle and A B. the and sides at touching equal = Euc. III. LBAO 32, LCBO-, LAEO^uCAO. By
III.
When
ACBC
sin2J.JgQ_^0 2
sin*BA
BO*'
* This conception of elements situated at an infinite distance is due to Pesargues. About the year 1640 he showed that parallel straight lines meet at an infinitely distant point ; and that parallel planes may be More recently the regarded as intersecting in the line at infinity.
celebrated Poncelet proved that
to lie in a plane.
all
points at infinity
may be
considered
116
Similarly, if
GO meet
sin
0',
A GO A Q
/2
Hence: A variable chord 00' of a circle passing divides harmonically the arc through a fixed point
AB
AB
and
0',
hence the variable divided harmonically by and intersect 0' on the fixed at of pairs tangents
00'
is
AB
line
AB.
AOB
and
let it
meet the
in A'B'O'.
sinBAO
sin
si
'
but
ABO
'
sin
22.)
Substituting these values and reducing Off _ sin (70 OJ3 / 0-4 0-<i ~~sinji(70
Similarly, for
0',
by rule
of sines,
^
^
'
Q'
'
Q'
PARTICULAR CASES.
Equating these values,
117
___AfO[ BO BO^RO'
'
AfO
'
B'O'
Hence:
divided in
If two arcs of a
circle
AB
and A'B'
are
and
A A\
The
current.
2.
Any two
The
concurrent.
[The centres of perspective are named respectively t point de Oergonne and point de Nagel of the triangle.]
*The
points
function
y
A B 0, 0' and (3) may be expressed thus and A'B' are divided equi-ariharmonically in and BB' and 00' are concurrent and conversely."
y
BO -r~, BO
;
is
"
If the arcs
AB
t
AA'
118
4.
5.
COLLINEAR POINTS.
The perpendiculars The tangents
If a circle
of a triangle are concurrent.
to the circum-circle at A, B,
C meet
X, X'>
the opposite
sides collinearly.
6.
meet the
sides of a triangle in
7, Y' y Z, Z'
such that either triad X, Y, Z is collinear or connects concurrently with the opposite vertices a similar relation exists amongst the
;
remaining points
Y', Z'.
7. If three points arc collinear, their isotomic conjugates with respect to the sides are collinear.
7. If they connect concurrently with the vertices, their isogonal conjugates with respect to the angles also connect concurrently.
8.
is
ABC
'
and transversal
sin sin
XYZ
*
'
if
any point
BOX
COX
COY
A Y
'
sin
sin
BOZ
[For
CX CO sin COX
AY
and
BZ
lines
Examples 8 and 9
8. The lines joining any point to the six vertices of a quadrilateral form a pencil of rays in Involution.
9.
is
Any
line
drawn
and diagonals
of a quadrilateral
cut in Involution.
EXAMPLES.
through
y
119
its vertices
are cut
by a
X' Fand
F',
Zand
Z'
(5(7 in X,
X and
^0
and conversely.
10.
If
AX, BY, CZ
;
5(7 (X'),
[For
YZ
and
7? y ^-/ (jX
7
Compounding
1
-^4. =^=1. BZ AY
this
we have
CY AZ',-, CX AY'* BZ 11. Given two points A and B on a circle MNP, on the same side of the diameter MN find a point P on the other side such that the intersections X and Fof AP and BP respectively with MN may be
BX'
1
'
[Let
2
AB
;
and
MN
PX IPY* = BZ/AZ',
known
meet in Z\ then it is easily proved that is hence the species of the triangle
PXY
therefore, etc.]
12. Draw two circles in contact each touching a given line at a given point and having their radii in a given ratio.
pencil.
120
13.
COLLINSAll POINTS.
If lines
that
$IBCICA=$IAB = 9)
be drawn from the vertices of ABC to a point 12 such is given by the equation prove that cot 0=cot A + cot J5+cot <7.
;
etc.
In the general case if the lines in Ex. 13 making equal angles (a) with the sides are not concurrent, they form a triangle A'B'C' similar to ABC and the ratio of similitude is equal to cos a - sin a(cot A + cot B+ cot C] 1.
14.
:
Defs.
AB are
AB\ AB and A A, BB' joining their extremities. Two triangles are said to be in perspective when
lines joining corresponding vertices
The Centres of Perspective of two lines and the points of intersection of the pairs of lines
the
AB
point
is
meet
65. Criterion
If
the
TRIANGLES IN PERSPECTIVE.
?i ?2
121
3W
r i> r 2> rs
so on), the
CAp^ and
2i
I?
_.
a7lcg conversely.
For
let
with similar values for r2 /rlf and ^/^J multiplying these equations together, therefore, etc., by Art. 64, which also
proves the converse* proposition.
// the vertices of two triangles connect their concurrently, pairs of corresponding sides intersect BG' in -3T, etc. ...). and collinearly (BG
66.
Theorem.
For,
by
similar triangles,
Multipljring,
we have
=1,
therefore, etc.
.. AY BZ
Def.
The
line of collinearity is
Perspective or
Homology^
of the triangles.
EXAMPLES.
1. Any triangle escribed to a circle is in perspective with that formed by joining the points of contact of its sides. [The centre of perspective is the symmedian point of the in-
scribed triangle.]
*0r
a,
/3,
thus
Let
7 the perpendiculars from it on the sides of 7/a = qs/qi, and a//9 = rjr2 multiply and reduce
;
therefore, etc.
first
is
122
2.
COLLINEAR POINTS.
If three triangles ABC, A.^B2 C2 have a common axis of of their centres perspective when taken two and perspective XYZ,
A^C^
two are
collinear.
[For the triangles (fig. of Ex. 3) ; tive, their centre being at similarly
tive of
00^,
AAiA.2 and
of
corresponding sides of these pairs of triangles intersect in collinear But these points (e.g. AA V BB^) are the centres of perpoints. therefore, etc.] spective of the given triangles in pairs
;
A^C^
B C2 have a common
2
centre
BC, Bfi^
;
RC
2
CA,
C^, C2 A
AB,
A&, A B
2
2.
manifest they are in pairs in perspective, the axis of the first and is a line joining corresponding vertices. pair being CCV Thus the axis of perspective of any two and therefore of
XY
XY
every two of the given triangles passes through the centre of perspective of the conjugate triad ]
NOTE.
common
centre
of the three
the point of concurrence of the axes AA^ BB^ given triangles CV7] of the conjugate triad, and the common centre of the conjugate
triad taken in pairs
is
given triangles.
4.
Brocard's
first
ways with
ABC.
STOLUS THEOREM.
123
[The Brocard points are evidently two centres of perspective (Art. 28) also the lines A A', BB\ CC' are concurrent, for p 2/p 3 found 3 therefore, etc. by aid of the property of Art. 28, Ex. 2, to be c?/b
;
three centres of perspective are the mean centres of the for multiples proportional to (Art. 52) vertices
The
ABC
L\,L.L ,L\.\,L^
2
5.
its
denote the three centres of perspective of ABC and 12, 12', first Brocard triangle A'B'C to prove that the corresponding
If
12"
1
median triangles
lie
on three right
lines.
But
[For A'B'G' and ABC have a common centroid G (Art. 53, Ex. 6). 1212'12" has the same centroid ; for its vertices are the mean
centres of A, B,
C for
multiples proportional to
^ -y ~
C"
2
2
-=-
Q/~
CL
O
12" is
_>_.;
mean
2
centre of
.
12, 12',
Now let that for A, B, C for multiples each = I/a -f l/6 + l/c Z, //, JL" be the middle points of the corresponding sides of the three triangles such that GA 2GL 9 GA'^ZGL', and 6 i2"==2(7Z":
f
since A, A', 12" are collinear ; L, the two lines of collinearity parallel.]
L" are
also collinear,
and
67.
Theorem.
Two
triangles
perspective
when
CY.
'
.
GY AZAZ'
124
COLLINEAR POINTS.
where
X and
of intersection of
BG
and
conversely.
Hence
BX
BX' _q ''-'
2 qs
Wi Wz
which
is
PiP_2
P*Pi
equal
to,
on reduction,
COR.
1.
1
.
2
.
2s
therefore, etc.
If
(Art. Go.)
?1
^2
PS
Pascal's Theorem.
XX'YY'ZZ'
.
be any
BX', etc. The two triangles formed by the two triads of alternate sides of any cyclic hexagon are in perspective ; or, the opposite sides of a cyclic hexagon meet in three
.
Hence
collinear points. The centre and axis of perspective of any two triangles in perspective are called the Pascal * Point and Line of
the hexagon
XX'YY'ZZ', which
X, X'
F,
is
termed a Pascal
Hexagon.
COR.
circle,
2.
If
on the
the sides of the hexagon become the tangents to the circle at X, F, Z, and the chords of contact YZ, ZX and XY] the Pascal point is therefore the symmedian
XYZ.
When
mystic hexagram.
only sixteen years old, Pascal discovered this property of the Easai sur les Coniques, Pascal, 1640.
PASCAL'S THEOREM.
COR.
3.
125
smAC'ZamBC'Z
'
'X'
sinOBTsizuUST'
/==
L
ai
= 1.
rT?
[For
<?3
r/ C sin rf>l/1
AX
="
r3
is
equivalent to
COR. 4. Brianchon's Theorem. Let AC'BA'CB' be an escribed hexagon and x, y, z the intercepts made by the circle on the sides of the triangle A'B'G' since
;
sin jB^'Z'sin
X' OA r
~
~z*
is
sin a sin
ft ac rr
2
.
For
if
OX
a perpendicular to the
;
secant,
we have
ft
sin a sin
therefore, etc.
126
case reduces to
tices
:
COLLINEAR POINTS.
The lines connecting the opposite verconcurrent; or, the
of
an
an
two triangles formed by joining the alternate vertices of escribed hexagon are in perspective.
termed the Brianchon * Point and Line of the hexagon AG'BAGE'y which for the same reason is called a Bi4anckon Hexagon.
COR.
5.
If
two of the
sides
hexagon
the tangent
ABODE,
C,
AE (Art. 6) hence for an escribed pentagon if the lines AD and BE meet in 0, the points
(cf.
F are collinear
COR.
6.
If
two
pairs of sides
BC CD
y
and AF,
EF
coincide, the hexagon reduces to a quadrilateral ABDE\ hence the diagonals and meet on GF\ similarly
AD
BE
an
therefore the internal diagonals of escribed quadrilateral and of the corresponding in;
scribed meet in
point.
Pascal's
circle.
Published by Brianchon in the year 1806, and derived by him from Theorem by the process of reciprocation with respect to the
(See Art. 80, 2.)
COMPLETE QUADRILATERALS.
127
COR. 7. Consider the cyclic hexagon FFC'CCF. Its Pascal line is the line of collinearity of the three
points (1)
FF, CG\
(2) FC',
CF;
(3)
FF,
joining (2)
and (3) is the third diagonal of the inscribed quadrilateral CFC'F' and (1) is the intersection of the tangents at G and F> and therefore one extremity of the
;
:
the third diagonal of the escribed quadrilateral hence third diagonals of any inscribed and corresponding escribed quadrilaterals coincide.
COR.
let
8.
Let
PQRS
XX'YY'ZZ',
128
COLLINEAR POINTS.
ZPX'Z'RX whose two pairs of coincident sides are the tangents from F. Then the lines ZZ', PR, XX' are concurrent at the
Brianchon point ; similarly, if the pairs of coincident sides are the tangents from F', we have ZZ' y QS, and concurrent, i.e. the pairs of opposite connectors
XX"
PR
QS
XX'
of
We see therethe corresponding escribed cointersect. fore from Cors. 7 and 8 that any pair of opposite connectors of an inscribed quadrilateral and the corresponding pair for ike quadrilateral escribed at its vertices are The three points of concurrence on the concurrent.
figure are
A, B,
G.
The
lines.
points U, V,
W,
U', F',
lie
in triads on four
EXAMPLES.
Three pairs of tangents are drawn from the vertices of a triangle to any circle to meet the opposite sides in points XX', YY ZZ ; show that if X, 7, Z are collinear, X', Y, Z are also
1.
f 1
collinear.
[Apply Cor.
is
4.]
a triangle inscribed in and in perspective with A'BC'; 2. ABC the tangents from ABC to the in-circle of A'ffC' meet the opposite
sides in three collinear points X, F, [Let the axis of perspective of the
Z(BC in
two
X,
etc.).
triangles be X'Y'Z',
;
therefore
etc.,
3.
therefore,
by Ex.
1.]
If points
sides of a triangle
such that
they are the vertices of a Pascal hexagon. 4. The lines joining each pair of points to the opposite vertex (AX and AX', etc.) of the triangle determine a Brianchon hexagon.
EXAMPLES.
5.
129
(a)
Any
which connect concurrently with the opposite vertices determine a Pascal hexagon. (y) A transversal XYZ and three points X' F', Z' which connect concurrently with the opposite vertices determine a Brianchon
y
sides the vertices of a Pascal hexagon. (ft ) Two triads of points on the sides
hexagon.
6. hexagon is inscribed in a circle prove that the continued products of the perpendiculars from any point on the Pascal line on the alternate sides are equal (xyz xfy'z ).
; 1
[Let AB'CA'BC' be the hexagon whose pairs of opposite sides EC', B'C-, CA', C'A AB, A'B meet in points X, F, Z respectively and the Pascal line L (XYZ) at angles a, a', ft, ft', y, y' ; then
;
(Euc
"
m HL
36)
V
Similarly,
etc.]
7.
From
tangents are drawn to the in-circle show that these tangents form a triangle (A'B'C') in perspective with that (PQlt) obtained by
joining the points of contact of the in- or ex-circles with the sides, and the centre of perspective is the median point of ABC.
two
of the tangents
form
130
an escribed pentagon,
BCMNA', by
is,
;
BM,
CN
A'P
are concurrent
that
(EM, CN}.
Similarly for
ABC,
8.
If is any inscribed triangle in perspective with the above reasoning applies to prove that A'B'C* and PQR have the same centre of perspective.
NOTE.
LMN
If
;
two triangles
;
ABC
in perspective, A'BC,
ABC'
9.
If
ABC, A'BC' ABC', A'BCwe also in perspective. AA' BB, CC' denote the lengths of three lines whose
9
directions are concurrent, their six centres of perspective (of and X', etc.) taken in pairs lie in triads on four lines. and CC' 9
BB
8.]
X,
Y,
Z are on the
sides of a triangle
and
fulfil
the relation
and
11. If two triangles are such that the perpendiculars from the vertices of either upon the sides of the other are concurrent, then
conversely the perpendiculars from the vertices of the latter upon the sides of the former are concurrent.
[By Ex.
10.]
TARRT8 POINT.
12.
131
State the particular cases of the Theorem of Ex. 11 for a given triangle taken with the (a) pedal, (/3) median, (y) triangles formed by joining the points of contact with the sides of the inor ex-circles.
13. If XYZ be a transversal to a triangle ABC, X', Y', Z the harmonic conjugates of X, Y, Z, with respect to the sides prove
1
that
1. The triada of points Y'Z'X, Z'X'Y, X'Y'Zare collinear. 2. X'Y'Z X'YZ, Y'ZX, Z'XY connect concurrently with the
1
opposite vertices.
14.
of the
segments XX',
YY' ZZ'
9
are
collinear.
quadrilateral
[For they are the middle points of the diagonals of a complete by Ex. 3. For another proof v. Art. 91.]
15. The perpendiculars from the vertices of a triangle on the sides of A'B'C', its first Brocard triangle, are concurrent on the
ABC
circum-circle.
11.]
16.
of the sides of
15.)
ABC are
concurrent.
is
(Of.
Ex.
The Simson
line of
perpendicular to OK,
point.
symmedian
In the figure of Art. 28 show that OA' OB' OC'=cos(A + w) cos(+ w) and deduce the formula for the Brocard angle,
:
cos(+ co)
sin
It will
related
;
to
the
triangle
ABC
in the
same manner as
OK
is
to A'B'C'
and that
the circum- and Brocard circles are divided similarly by these a, /3, y denote the perpendiculars
ABC,
:
/3
y = sec(^4
w)
sec(C'4-
<o).
From
3
19
0%
of Neuberg's circles
ABC are
132
COLLINEAR POINTS.
triangles described on a, 6, c respectively, whose equal base angles are TT - co. Therefore, if T denote Tarry's point, it easily follows that AT, A0^\ BT, B02 CTy C03 divide the angles of
',
ABC
But the isogonal conjugate of a point on the circumisogonally. circle is at infinity ; hence the lines AO^ 2 , O03 are parallel.
B0
HARMONIC PROPERTIES OF THE QUADRILATERAL. In any complete quadrilateral each of 68. Theorem.
the diagonals
the other two.
is
divided harmonically by
And
since YY',
YZ
its vertices,
we have
Z'X'
'
Y'X
YX_=JZA
ZX
ZA
...................... ^" ;
= -ZBfZ'B. Equating these results, we have ZA\Z'A is harmonic. row ZZ'AB of points Hence the Similarly, BCXX' and CAYY' are harmonic.
of the triangle ABC, formed by the diagonals (the diagonal triangle) are divided harmoniX\ AX' BY, BY' CZ, CZ'. cally by the pairs of lines
Con.
1.
The angles
COR.
tion
two lines be given in magnitude and posiand (ZZ' XX') their two centres of perspective (Y
2.
If
THREE QUADRILATERALS.
133
and F') joined to their point of intersection (B) form a harmonic pencil. They also divide the line joining their centres of perspective (in A and G) harmonically.
Problem. To determine the number of polygons which can be formed from n points. Each point joined to the remaining n- 1 points gives n 1 lines.
Taking any one of these lines as the first side of the polygon we have similarly n 2 selections for the second side, n - 3 for the third side, and so on. Therefore we have (n l)(n-2) selections
for
the
first
;
two
hence
sides,
(n
l)(n
finally
2)(n \n
3)
1
sides,
etc.
we have
equal
to
twice
the
number
of polygons, since
any sequence
of sides
when
reversed
gives the same polygon. Thus four points may be joined in three
ways
as in figure.
Fig.
is
an
Intersecting,
and Fig. 3 a
Re-entrant Polygon.
By application of the general formula to the hexagon we find that six points in general determine a system of sixty hexagons.
134
COLLINEAll POINTS.
EXAMPLES.
1.
The
escribed are
1. 2. 3.
BC+AD=AB + CD.
BC**AD = AB**CD. BC*AD = AB>CD.
quadrilateral whose angles and perimeter area when it is escribed to a circle.
are given
(Herinite.)
of
maximum
[Let two of the sides AD and AD be fixed in position and the remaining two vary. It is easy to see that the locus of C is a line. Suppose C and C2 to be the positions of C on the fixed lines and CiPto C2 D2 parallels to the fixed directions CD and CB.
The perimeters of the triangles AC^D^ to the perimeter of the quadrilateral A - 2 Ci is the ex-circle of 2 C2 and 2 C2
and
;
AC D2 are
2
each equal
BCD
the ex-circle of
AC D
l
AD
D
1
= #i#i~
Now,
triangles
for
any point
and
parallels
PP
D^
;
and
PP2
by similar
and
P^KD^
2 2
to each side
add
2,
perimeter.
UERM1T&S THEOREM.
Regarding
135
locus, the area
2y
P and C
C&.
as consecutive points
on the
l
=AD+BC->
It
may
maximum polygon
a
circle,
of any
and perimeter,
is
escribed to
t
3. If three common tangents />, taken two and two are concurrent
E F to
;
lines joining the middle points of the three pairs of BC and AD, etc., of four points A, B, C, D connectors, opposite be A, ft, v prove by means of the following evident formulae,
Let the
cosac,"
(1)
(2)
(3)
the relations, 1.
2. 3. 4X 2 =
with similar expressions for 4. /Jt2- V 2 ==
2
p and
6'
2
2(/x
v2 ) = S
+ S'2 - 62 et
etc.
2a
cos ac
= 0.
Catalan's
Thforemes
53, 54 (1879),
136
5.
COLUNEAR
4(area of quadrilateral)
POINTS.
= (6 2 + d* - c2 - a2)tan $>'.
5a.
its
6.
To
connectors.
2 [Equate the values of A
7.
/x
,
v 2 in 3
If
any
point D
A BC
BCD, CDA,
[Let
19
D0
19
D0
2,
J)03 are
in-
ccotC
;
respectively,
therefore, etc.]
If the vertices of a quadrilateral be joined to the O lt 0& 3 of the four triangles formed by their vertices taken in triads to prove that
ABCD
orthocentres 0,
we obtain v2 - A 2 sin 6 sin B sin siii OA D ~ __b _ bd cos bd ~ _bd __ ~ 2 3n( B + 0)sin A a sin( B+0}" 'aclinOCD ac CQS ^ v - ^
4,
ABCD and
(Ex.
4).
the pencil
ciprocals.
It follows generally that the six anharmonic ratios of A 2 - u2 u 2 - v2 v 2 - A2 are .-, and their re-', -^ A 2 - V 2 fJL" - A 2 V 2 - /X 2
.
ABCD
.,
Similarly
ABCD,
etc.
Russell.]
When two A A BB
f
and A'B'C' are in perspective, the triangles C CC' are concurrent therefore A and A', and
;
ABC
and C' may be regarded as the opposite vertices hexagon, and the centre of perspective of the two
of a Brianchon
triangles
is
the
Brianchon point of the hexagon. But in this case we have three other pairs of triangles in perspective, viz., EGA' and B'C'A, CAB' and C'A'B ABC' and A'B'C. Hence with the vertices of two triangles in perspective we can form four Brianchon hexagons having the same Brianchon
y
NOTES.
137
point, the opposite vertices of the hexagons being in each case corresponding vertices of the two triangles. Again, if the non-corresponding sides of the triangles intersect as in figure in points and X', and F', and Z', and the
corresponding sides in
X Y UV W, U VW is
But
in
this
case
we
perspective to the same axis, viz., those obtained and a pair of corresponding sides, e.g.> if //, M,
it is
LMN'
and L'M'N,
same axis
of perspective
we may
i.e. y
and N'LM have the hence with the sides of two triangles^in form four Pascal hexagons having a common
sponding sides of the triangles being in each case opposite sides of the hexagons.
are at
In the accompanying figure the legs of the angles whose vertices intersect again in twelve points, viz., (7, F and
A-,
x\
r,
r,
z,
z, A, A\ B, #,
c,
c,
and these we have seen may be grouped in four different ways into two groups of six (XX YTZZ'\ and AA'BB'CC' determining Pascal and Brian chon hexagons respectively also that the alternate sides
r
;
138
COLLIXEAR POINTS.
XX' and
YY*) of the Pascal hexagon intersect (in 0) in six points, which form a Brianchon hexagon. Again, since sixty Pascal hexagons may be formed from the and ZZ' meet in A, and YX' and points XX'YY'ZZ', and
YT
Z'X
A\ by taking these lines as pairs of opposite sides of one of the hexagons (YY'XZ'ZX'\ A A' is its Pascal line; similarly BE' and CO' are Pascal lines of the hexagons XX'YZ'ZY' and XX'ZY'YZ' respectively; but AA' BH and CC' are concurrent,
in
y
hence the sixty Pascal lines pass in threes through twenty points. Similarly it may be shewn that of the sixty Brianchon hexagons
for/ued
by the conjugate hexad of points AA'BB'CC', their BrianAnd either property lie in triads on twenty lines. involves the other as will be seen by reciprocation with respect to
chon points
a
circle.
CHAPTER
VI.
Two
.
a circle
when
and Q are inverse with respect to points the line PQ passes through the centre OQ = the square of the radius of the circle.
circle of unit radius
OP OQ = 1
.
or
OP
is
the
in opposite directions when the radius 1that is when it is of the form R*J imaginary, radius is and when the coincide on the circle (2) They
and
of a point at a distance OP from 2 the centre is given by the equation is at the with centre the other coincides When either (3)
OP.OQ=R'
infinity.
AB be divided internally and the same ratio, P and Q are inverse points with respect to the circle on AB as diameter also A and B are inverse points with respect
Theorem. If a line externally in P and Q in
70.
;
to the circle
For
if
on PQ.
1 40
IN VERSE POINTS.
to difference on each side
we have
show that
2
where
71
.
NA NB = NP = NA*>
is
Since
PQ MP MQ = MN* - PN*
(Euc. II 6)
AB
and PQ
placed to
divide each other harmonically, square of (MN) between their middle points = the sum of the squares
the
the distance
The
a triangle with the sides measured from any vertex on either of the sides passing through it are s, s - a, s-b, s-c.
of
2. If denote the middle point of the base (c) of a triangle, Q the intersection with the base of the fourth common tangent to the
ex-circles
and
<92 ,
from the
C and
Q, project
1?
2,
and
3. Show also that the rectangle under the distances of the middle point of the base from the feet of the perpendicular and internal bisector of vertical angle = square on half the difference of sides.
circle
on a Theorem. The distances of any point a inverse a have constant ratio. points from pair of Since OQ OX= OX OP the two triangles OQX and
72.
: :
OXP are
6),
THEOREMS.
ma
^-;=gg=f;
$p-gg.
from
the centre.
therefore
or the squares of the distances of a variable point (X) on a circle from a pair of inverse points (P, Q) are as the
COR.
1.
Let
diameter
COR.
2.
QX* QA* QB* OQ Given a triangle (PQX), the base (PQ), and
is
___
then
circle
(ABX)
= 1,
the locus
is
base at right angles, therefore the reflexion of a point is its inverse with respect to the line.
bisecting
the
COR.
of the
1.
AX
and
BX
COR.
X',
If
PX be
QXX'.
circle
again in
and
B are
the triangle
(By Cor.
4.)
142
COR.
6.
INVERSE POINTS.
The
line
PQ containing a pair
f
(XQX ) which
COR.
7.
The
quadrilateral
etc.
For any other pair of inverse points P', Q' on the diameter AB-, the angles PXP* and QXQ are equal or supplemental according as the pairs of points are taken in the same or opposite directions from the centre.
COR.
8.
[The angles
same
bisectors
AX
PXQ
RADICAL CEXTRE.
EXAMPLES.
143
1. Any circle passing through a pair of inverse points P and with respect to a given one cuts the latter orthogonally. [From the definition of inverse points and Euc. III. 37.]
respect to
two points P and Q which shall be inverse with two given circles. [The circle passing through any point and its inverses with
2.
To
find
respect to each of the given circles meets their line of centres in the points required.]
3. The line L bisecting PQ at right angles is such that the on it to either of the circles in Ex. 2 tangents from any point are equal to OP or OQ. as centre and OP=OQ as radius meets the [For the circle with
therefore, etc.]
Any two
coney clic.
of a circle passing through is divided har5. Any chord monically by P and the perpendicular to PQ through Q. [For the angle XQYia bisected internally and externally by the
lines at right angles.]
6.
XY
The
N of
concurrent.
[For the point (L, 3f) of intersection of any two is the centre of the circle cutting the three given ones orthogonally.]
is the Radical Centre of the Def. This point of concurrence three secants for that is such and any XX', YY', ZZ' drawn circles,
through
it
OZ'.
of these rectangles is called the Radical Product is equal to the square of the tangents to them
when
*
ia
Hence the locus of a point from which tangents to two circles are equal is a right line, viz., the axis of reflexion of their common pair of It is termed the Radical Axi* of the circles, and is inverse points. their chord of intersection, real or imaginary.
1 44
J$ VERSE POINTS.
The
radical axis of
;
7.
two intersecting
circles is their
chord of
intersection
common
ABC find
: :
a point
such that
ratios.
y
OA OB 0(7= given
find the loci of 10. For any four collinear points A y B C, points (1) such that the angles AOB and COD are equal, (2) BOC is supplement of AOD.
11.
For any
ABCC'B'A'
find
such that the angles BOC, COA, AOB are respectively equal to B'OC', C'OA', A'OB [By Ex. 10.]
.
12.
The four
sides of
an escribed quadrilateral
A BCD
being
AB
in position
[Make
AH = AD and BC'^BC.
I.
OD
are the
AOB+COD=ir.
in
hence
it
LttCO^BC'O
or
therefore
by addition
follows that
is
AOB+C'OD' = Tr,
y
and C'
13.
having A,
Dilworth.]
and Q of any two parallel chords centres of perspective of a circle are inverse points with respect to the circle, and the circle touching the chords at their middle points.
The
EXAMPLES.
t
145
;
= [For we have PA=PA', PB=PB' QA QA' and QB=Q& hence PAlQA=PB/QB=etc. ; therefore, etc. is divided The second part follows, since harmonically by
MN
and
Q.
Art. 70.]
130.
BB
coincide
14.
of inverse points P,
Q and P,
Q'
prove that
PPVPg = OP
[PPQQ'
is
PA\
;
OPP and
etc.
so also are
OPQ' and
OPQ
therefore,
(Euc. VI.
from
P and Q
PP
R
PQ'=p
D, and
QP
QQ'=q
be any three collinear points on the diagonal their harmonic conjugates PQ'R triangle with respect to the diagonals XX', YY ZZ' are also collinear. [For XX' is divided harmonically in B and C (Art. 68) and P and P hence, by Ex. 14,
15. If
P, Q,
of
a quadrilateral
BP.BP BX*
Similarly
_==
(where
MY-MY'):
etc.
1 46
IN VERSE POINTS.
we have
'
Multiplying,
'
BP CQ AR CP AQ BR
but P,
16.
17.
'
BP^
;
CQ'
' '
CP
AK* = BL
Bil'
Aty
GM_
AN,*
It are in
a line
f therefore, etc.]
line
PQR
is
at infinity
of a complete quadri-
lateral at
common
real or imaginary.
PQR
and ] V Q'R'
in
18. The circles on the diagonals of a complete quadrilateral pass through two points, real or imaginary.
must
[In Ex. 17, if two of the angles XOX', TOY' are right; ZOZ' also be right, since it is divided harmonically by PQR and
PVR'.}
19.
Any
in.
Ex. 17
is
17
a triangle
r,
ABC
XX', rr,
of these
22.
ZZ
if
X,
Zare
collinear, the
middle points
L,
M,
let fall on the sides of a triangle from a and 0' and their feet joined the triangles PQR and PQ'R' thus formed are similar and their areas are as the and O from the circum-centre. distances of QR = AO sin A and Q'R' = A O'sin A [For
If perpendiculars
therefore
similarly
*
QH/Q'ff - A OfA a
RP\R!P -BOIBO,
also
the,
etc.
Art. 72.]
Hence
middle points L,
f
MN
t
oj the diagonals
of a complete
P'Q'R are termed Conjugate Lints of the quadrilateral. at a common vertex having a { Generally, For a number of angles common angle of harmonic section if any two are right, all the others
f
are also right,
PQR and
EXAMPLES.
23.
147
Through a point
chord
A'B'
is
AB
in the diameter of a semi-circle draw a such that the area of the quadrilateral ABA'B, where
the projection of
AB on
the diameter,
may be
maximum.
with respect to the circle ; draw QQ' [Let Q' be the inverse of at right angles to A'H. on A'B the middle point of Project and let be the intersection of with the semi-circle on Q'O.
M
.
AB
Then area S
of quadrilateral
.
hence
70,
or
is
equal to
A'M'*=40M' PM' M'P.M'Q', by Art OM' M'Q=4PM' Z M'X* the area of the maximum rectangle that
. .
can be
whose
sides
is
parallel to a given
2.]
Six perpendiculars are drawn from the inverse of the intersection of the diagonals of a cyclic quadrilateral to the sides and
24.
diagonals.
Show
feet of those to the sides are collinear.
1.
The
line of collinearity bisects at right angles the line joining the feet of perpendiculars on the diagonals.
2. The
[By method
25. If
of Ex. 22.]
feet of the bisectors of the
XX'
TT
angles of a triangle ABC, show that the pedal triangles of two and 0' inverse to any of the circles on these segments as points
diameters, with respect to ABC, are inversely similar. (Neuberg.) and 0' be inverse with respect to ZZ'C* PQR and [Let the middle point of ZZ'. their pedal triangles respectively.
qPR
148
INVERSE POINTS.
R
is
and
are equal
therefore etc.
NOTE.
similarly
If
if it is
YY'B
it is
on the circle ZZ'C the pedal triangle is isosceles, the point of intersection of the circles ZZ'C and isosceles in a double aspect, i.e. equilateral.
infer that the circles AXX', BYY', and CZZ' pass and 0' which are inverse (Ex. 22) with respect through two points to the circum-cirde of ABC and whose pedal triangles with respect to
Hence we may
A BC par
rapport a
A B.
V. Educ.
CHAPTER
POLES
VII.
CIRCLE.
AB are
Any
termed Pole and Polar with respect to the circle. point A or B on the polar is the Conjugate of 0,
is
the locus of
its
conjugates.
Again, since the circle on EG as diameter passes through and therefore cuts the given one orthogonally:
1. The circle described on the line joining two conjugate points cuts the given circle orthogonally. 2. The distance
is
equal
the
from
middle point of
the
Theorem.
For any two conjugate points B and C, on the polar of the other with
to be
149
AB, we
require to prove
passes through C.
Join
AO, draw a
150
perpendicular to
CX.
OA.OX = OC.OZ=i*-,
Thus as
the
Then evidently
hence
CX
is
the
point
B moves
along
the line
AB
its
polar
turns around, or envelopes, C. At Z therefore the polar is the chord of contact of tangents through that point to the
circle.
EXAMPLES.
1. The extremities of any diameter of a circle which cuts a given one orthogonally are conjugate points with respect to the latter.
2.
;
If a variable
chord
AB
of a circle pass
[The polar of
P with
The diameter A B
in a direction perpendicular to
AB.
4. The locus of a point which has a common conjugate with respect to three circles is their common orthogonal circle.
POL A It CIRCLE.
75.
151
Theorem.
and
M their polar
LM
A
is
// A and
be
s ivith respect to
point
LM
is the pole
of the line
AB.
its
For
conjugate to both
joining
and
is
A and
connexion of any
tivo
points
Townsend.
polars L,
B', C"
More generally for three points A, B, C and their M, N, denoting the points MN, NL, LM by A,
;
respectively we see as above that A', B', C' are the of BC, CA, AB\ hence, for any tivo triangles if the poles vertices of either are the poles of the corresponding sides
of the other ; then, reciprocally, the vertices of the latter are the poles of the corresponding sides of the former.
Def.
Such
when
ABC
and A'B'C'
coin-
opposite side, and the triangle is gate with respect to the circle.
every two of
points
each vertex
its
Its centre
of
ABC
given by
Y,
Z are
This
NOTE.
triangle.
In order that the polar circle may be real, the pairs of A and X, B and F, C and Z> which are inverse with respect to points It is therefore 0. it, must lie in the same direction from its centre
152
real
angled triangles.
78,
(p)
Let
be the ortho-centre of
A, B,
For this reason the four points A, respectively. are said to form an Orthocentric System.
COA,
AOB
(Euc.
II.
13)
therefore
by
(I)
or
-CO.O=d -Ka
This formula
is
equivalent
by reduction
or independently, as follows
2
(7,.
..(3)
subtends.
EXAMPLES.
EXAMPLES.
1.
153
circles of
A BC are
/I,
p.
B, C, 0, by Euc.
II. 2,
.
AB> =AB
therefore, etc.]
AZ+ AB BZ= p a + tf
.
and 6', 6' and A, A and 5 are pairs of conjugate points with 2. respect to the polar circles of BOC CO A and respectively.
9
AOB
3.
The square
is
of the distance
BO
points
from them
radii of
4.
equal to the sum of the squares of the tangents drawn to the circle.
[By Ex. 1 the tangents from B and C to the circle p a are the 2 * 2 p b and /> c but BC' = p b + p c ; therefore, etc.]
, 9
Prove that AZ.BZt 2 where t is the tangent to the polar and conversely. circle from Z, the Polar Centre t of A B
;
BZ,
etc.]
Conjugate points
^1
and
MN are
;
circle.
ZA .ZB
tangent from
Z to
the circle
therefore, etc.,
by Ex.
4.]
6. If a number of circles have a common orthogonal circle, the extremities of any diameter of the latter are conjugates with respect to the entire system.
7. On a given line find two points which shall be conjugates to each of two given circles. [The middle point of the required segment is such that the tangents from it to the circles are equal therefore, etc., by Art. 72,
;
Ex.
3.]
* Hence If four circles are mutually orthogonal, their centres form an orthocentric system and one of the circles is imaginary. t Z the foot of the perpendicular from the centre on AB is also called the Middle Point of the line. (Cf. Euc. III. 3.)
:
154
8.
POLES AND
On
POLAltS.
find two points A and a given circle the to each of circles /), r.>. C, r conjugates of the required chord [The middle point
;
B
is
2tf
which
shall
be
on the radical
2
;
axis
L
;
AB
3).
Let
be the length of
is
is
completely
determined
9.
therefore, etc.]
its
may be
10.
Place a chord of given length in a circle so that conjugates with respect to another.
[See Ex.
If
8.]
extremities
a right line
AB
meet either
(C, r) of
;
two
circles in con-
jugate points (J, B) with respect to the other then reciprocally it meets the latter ((7', /) in conjugate points (^4' and B') with respect
to the former.
[For by Ex. 5
AB
;
AB
harmonically
therefore, etc.]
11.
and
N of the
chords
A B and
(Art. 71.)
r'
2
= const.
is
circle
whose centre
is
at the middle
CC and
f
2
,
SALMON'S THEOREM.
where 28= CO'.
the given
12.
circles.]
155
It evidently passes
Show
that
CM.
tf'A^coust.
Join OX. Since right angles to C'N. T isosceles triangle and i\ a point in the base produced,
[Draw
CX at
OC'X
is
an
CM. C'N
where
13.
is
therefore, etc.]
around the polar centre of a triangle Any ABC meets the corresponding sides of the median triangle in = BB' = CC'. A', B', C such that AA'
f
circle,
tangent is drawn from the polar centre to the circumand from the point of contact a tangent is drawn to the polar circle, show that the angle between these lines is 45.
14.
15. Draw through P a line cutting each of two given circles conjugate points with respect to the other. [By Exs. 10 and 11.]
in
and Fin conjugate 16. Draw a line cutting each of two circles points with respect to a third (Z). in the points A and B. The [Let the required line meet is the intersection of two known circles of middle point
AB
and
passing through the intersections of ^and A' and is thus determined therefore, etc.]
;
^and Y (Ex.
11),
SECTION
79.
II.
Salmon's Theorem.
points
A and B from
the other.
the centre
portwn&l
polar of
to the distances
perpendiculars to
OA
156
OA OL = OB.OM=r\ and since A ABB' therefore cyclic quadrilateral, OA OA'=OB OB' OA _ OB' _ OM_ OM- OR _ B'M_ AM OB~~OA'~OL~~OL-OA'~A'L~Bl' therefore, etc. By alternation OA/AM=OB/BL.
Then
.
.
is
ratio,
If is a fixed line and OA/AM a constant a fixed point and the envelope of L is a circle or, the pole of a variable tangent to a circle with respect to another given circle is such that its distance from the
1.
COR.
B is
a fixed ratio
to the distance
from a fixed
COR.
tact
2.
line.
;
OA = OB,
A and B are both on the circle (0, r) and therefore EL or, the points of conof tangents to a circle are equidistant from the
If
AM
tangents as
is
26).
COR.
3.
Let
and
its
polar
different
2
,
by
Bv B B#
l
...,
Mv M M
.
3 , ...;
OAOB
OA _OB -
OA _OB ~
2
'
SALMON'S THEOREM.
by multiplication
of ratios,
157
OA
<5r,
__
the
product of
lines
the distances of
is to the
(A")
from any
(M) product th (B)from the polar (L) of the point as the 7i power of ike distance of the point from the centre is to the product of the distances of the poles from the centre.
their poles
number of
of the distances of
COR.
4.
If
M Mv M
f
in Cor. 3
form an inscribed
polygon, B,
Bv B
;
2,
...
an in-polygon
is
to the
product of the distances of the vertices of the correspondih ing ex-polygon from the polar of the point as the n
power
is
to
the product of the distances of the vertices of the expolygon from the centre.
COR.
5.
extremities of
The rectangle under the distances any chord from a tangent is equal
its
of
the
to the
EXAMPLES.
opposite vertices of an escribed quadrilateral are A A', CO' to prove that BB', OA OA' OB. OB' 00. OC' = AX. A'X BX B'X CX.C'X, is a tangent to the circle at any point P. where
1.
The
.
[Let the corresponding pairs of sides of the in-quadrilateral be L, L' \ M,M' N, then since
\
^
.
but
therefore, etc.]
158
2.
(7=0
"
a + JU<=0. a /? y
3.
triangle
If A, p, v be the perpendiculars from the vertices of upon a variable tangent to the in-circle,
any
cot^l
cot^Z?
/*
cot JC^
v
A
[Let J
',
B', 6",
r-= where a' is the perpendicular from ft A OA ffC - = rS 5 ^- = * Hence 2 \ a A but &4 /?'<?' = 2?*2cot JJ substituting, we have
tangent, then
;
.
P on B'C'.
(Ex. 2)
55,
Ex.
8.]
If the perpendiculars
to the
circum-circle of a triangle be A,
to prove that
[If
circle,
by
Ptolemy's Theorem,
but
5.
^/)2 =2rA,
;
etc.,
hence
20^=0.]
in-circle
sides
C , [Let A', //,', v be the distances of the points of contact A', from the tangent at P\ a', /3 , y' the distances of the sides of
f
ABC
of
2oyA'=0
but
_
:
or
(Art. 79, Cor. 6.)
V/xV^a'WjSy;
*The
therefore
angles of ^'JS'C' are respectively 90-4^4, 90 cos J5 cosj(7. a' 6' c' = cosJ-4
:
: :
-J^, 90-^(7;
EXAMPLES.
hence, on substituting, since
a' = 2rcos J-4, = 003^4^/0,, therefore,
159
2a\/A/
etc.]
NOTE.
The equations
to be those of
Geometry
and 5 are known in Analytical the circum- and ill-circles respectively, the
in Exs. 2
given triangle
ABC being taken as the triangle of reference. The expressions in Exs. 3 and 4 are the Tangential Equations of the Inand
6.
Circum-Circles.
If
perspective.
ABC
be
P*
*>
#i>
#2,
#3
?'i>
?*2,
rs respectively
then,
by Salmon's
Theorem,
&
?1
therefore, etc.
is
(Art. 65.)]
^3
7.
^2
in
[By Ex.
8.
6,]
triangles may be so placed that the vertices of either are the poles of the sides of the other with respect to a circle.
Any two
of the required circle the sides of each triangle [At the centre subtend angles similar to those of the other triangle. Find points
160
satisfying these conditions with respect to each triangle and place the latter with the points coincident and at right angles to E'C' then OB and OC will be at right angles to C'A' and A'B'. Again,
AO
from
ABC
on the sides of
ABC'
are con;
are also concurrent current, those from A'B'C' on the sides of it follows obviously that OA' y OB ', OC' are perpendicular to the sides of and
ABC
ABC
9.
To
find the radius p of the circle in Ex. 8. area _ Off. OC' _ _ /> 4
BOC
be
bc.OY'.OZ'
,
/o 4
.
4COA AOB'
etc.
Similarly,
we have
=
4
4
Adding
these results,
'
ABC
BOO COA
.
__^=
4
.
ABC
'
P=
10.
*^<^
u<y/i
AOB. ^
A'B'C'
The area
with respect to a
11.
of the reciprocal polar A'B'C' of a given triangle circle is given l>y the equation of Ex 9.
of A'B'C'
is
obtained
A
when
4
the centre
ceritroid of
ABC
_ 27p and =-
BOQ=COA=AOB.
5.]
reciprocal polar of the median triangle with respect to the in-circle or ex-circles of the given one is equal to ABC.
13.
The
The
reciprocal polar triangle may be of any" species. [Species depends on the position of the centre 0.]
is one or other of two fixed points. 14. In Ex. 8 [One of them is obviously within both triangles and the sides of each subtend at it angles equal to the supplements of the angles of
the other.
The other
Tr~ff,ir-C'.
circles,
is
the
common
containing angles equal to Tr-A'9 the figure it will be observed that these intersecting in pairs at the vertices of the triangle, can only
ABC
On making
EXAMPLES.
;
161
be reflected with respect meet again in one point hence, if a point to the three sides of a triangle, the circles BCO^ CAO%, ABO% meet in a point*
is
the triangles ABC and A'B'C' are similar the second centre any point on the circuni-circle of ABC also if P be joined to A y B and and X, Y, Zbe the middle points of these lines and Z' the middle point of AB XYZZ' is a cyclic quadrilateral for LXZY= AOB and XZ'Y=APB = ir-AOB
15. If
;
hence
therefore
XZY+ XZ' F=
Z the
and
Similarly
TT
ABP.
with
BC
AC
(?,
and
as vertex.
Hence
for
any four
points A* B,
formed by
P, the nine-pom ts-circles of three of the triangles them are concurrent. It is therefore obvious that all
ABC
A triangle
(Art. 27.)
The points
it
and
For
if
are reciprocally related to the triangle A BC. be reflected with respect to the sides, the
circles
will
meet
in O.
ABO
also pass
Van de
Berg, Mathesis,
t.
2, p. 141.
162
SECTION
III.
RECIPROCATION.
80. If
ABC
y
...
derived from
sides
BC
of the
to
any
circle,
then
seen (Art. 76) that the vertices A, B, C, etc., of the former are the poles of the sides of the latter, and
we have
the two polygons are said to be Reciprocal Polars with The process of deriving A'B'C'... respect to the circle.
termed Reciprocation, and the circle, radius, and centre are the Circle, Radius, and Centre, or Origin of
is
Reciprocation.
More
generally,
if
...
A BC ...
are
is
Tv T T3
drawn
ABC
A
...
are indefinitely near, their poles A', B' are also indefinitely near on the reciprocal curve but the point
;
and
(Art. 76) the pole of the line A'ff hence in the is the pole of the limit the point tangent at A'. The A' and at are said to Thus, correspond. tangent point
is
;
T^
polar reciprocal curves any tangent to either corresponds to a point on the other, and each point of
of
two
contact and the corresponding tangent are pole and polar with respect to the circle.
properties of
:
two Reciprois
appear obvious
1. The
line joining
of either
the
RECIPROCA TION.
163
2. Concurrent lines reciprocate into collinear points. 3. The angle subtended by any two points of one at the origin is equal to the angle between the corresponding lines of the other.
X' and
F', the points in correspond to the common tangents to X' and F' other words, a common tangent to two curves corresponds to a point of intersection of their reciprocals.
;
5.
If
and
F touch,
their reciprocals
is
also
touch, and
common
6. Since two circles have four common tangents, real or imaginary, they reciprocate into curves which intersect in four points. (By 4?.)
7.
Any
it
through
line and its points of intersection with the reciprocal curve X'.
spond to a
8. The reciprocal of a
is
circle
a curve of the second degree, i.e. one which meets every line
in
two
ary.
jB',
(7,
points A, at the origin 8 and the corresponding lines A', D' are similar.
164
10. Harmonic rows of points reciprocate into harmonic pencils of rays and in the particular case when one point D of the row A, B, 0, D coincides with the origin 8 SA' SB', SO' are in arithmetical progression. 11. Parallel lines reciprocate into points collinear with
;
;
the origin.
12.
its
polar reciprocate into a line and (Of. 7.) pole with respect to the reciprocal curve.
its
A point
and
be outside the
circle
(0, r)
with respect to the Circle of the polar of the and pole of any tangent to the Reciprocation,
08= S] L
circle at Z.
and
T
we
have,
(say).
by Salmon's
Theorem,
---
= ~ = - = const. = e
(JA
The
locus of
P
e
8P/PL = e
is
a
a
is
termed a Focus,
and
When
> 1,
the Eccentricity. (See Art. 79, Cor. the conic is called a Hyperbola,
1.)
e=l,
Parabola,
Ellipse.
6<1,
Thus the
reciprocal polar of a circle is a hyperbola, parabola, or ellipse, according as the origin is outside, upon, or within the circle.
In the particular case when the origin coincides with circle, the reciprocal curve is a
Since the tangents to a circle are real and distinct
it,
RECIPROCATION.
origin to
two points
X and F reciprocate
These
lines are
at infinity; their points of contact into two real tangents to the conic,
XY
whose points of
termed the Asymptotes of the hyperla. They are imaginary for the ellipse, though they ^rsect in a real point, and coincident with the line at
ity for the parabola.
e
ter
>,s
0$
y
of the conic
correspond to points A and B called the also since the distances of S from
;
",
B' are in
hence
is
H.P., SA, SC, S.B their reciprocals are the middle point of the segment obviously the point at which the asymptotes
C is
AB
intersect.*
When
the origin
is
its
two parts which are respectively concave and convex to it. These portions reciprocate into two distinct curves convex and concave to the origin as shown in the figure, and both branches reach to
ference into
166
Also since SA'
y
SO and SB'
are in
A.P.,
their reciprocals
SB
to the circle
78, Ex. 5)
hence by reciprocation any line through C meets tl conic in an harmonic row of points, one of which, cor,
is
at infinity.
bisected.
Thus every ch
is
On
account of
property
C is
Again, the tangents to the circle from any po the perpendicular through 8 to ES and the lines
and S form an harmonic pencil by reciprocation any line parallel to OS meets V in an harmonic row of points, one of which, cor
that point to
ing to the ray through S, is at infinity another, tnat the percorresponding to the ray through R, is on
;
to OS.
It
is
therefore manifest
ON.
It is moreover symmetrical with respect to ON through the centre These rectangular lines are termed the Axes of the curve.
OM
infinity.
If,
however,
we assume
on the conic, by taking two tangents indefinitely near, one on the convex and the other on the
concave part of the circle, we are led to the conclusions that the points at infinity on the opposite branches of the curves are indefinitely near,
that the asymptotes are tangents at the points of coincidence, and that the hyperbola is a continuous curve.
RECIPROCATION.
EXAMPLES.
1. circle, any point and its polar with respect to the circle,
167
conic, a line
and
its
pole
conic.
e.g.
Circle, centre
finity.
and
line at in-
Circle,
origin
and polar of
infinity
and
origin.
Circle
jugate triangle.*
collinear points. concurrent lines. (Brianchou.) (Pascal.) This result follows when the circle described about the hexagon
taken as the circle of reciprocation. In general, from any origin, the theorem of Pascal with respect to a circle reciprocates into Brianehon's property for a conic.
is
3.
Four points on a
circle
subit
equianharmonic
:
pencils.
hence, generally from any origin, the property of Euc. III. 21 becomes variable tangent to a conic meets four fixed tangents
rows of points which are equianharmonic and reciprocally four fixed points on a conic subtend equianharmonic rows at a variable fifth point on it. And again it follows conversely that, if two points connect equianharmonically with four others, all six lie on a conic hence Any two of the hexad of points connect equianharmonically with the remaining four. This system is sometimes called an Equianharmonic Hexagon. (Townsend, Mod. Geom. vol. II. p. 168.)
in
; ;
:
4.
Concentric Circles.
Conies
(origin)
focus
If
the origin
is
responding side of the reciprocal triangle is therefore at infinity, and its other two sides are diameters (conjugate) of the conic. See Exs. 8, 9.
168
5.
POLES
Circles
of
POLARS.
Conies having a
having a common
(from
common focus
inverse
and
centre.
From
either
the
symmetry
of the conic
;
we
a second
Conies.
6.
common
focus
hence
parallel
tangents
is
constant
symmetry we infer that the rectangle under the any tangent is constant and conversely, the envelope of a variable line, the product of whose distances from two fixed points is constant, is a conic having the fixed points for
hence from
;
foci.
7.
chord of a
circle
which
of
The
tangents
to
(Director Circle.)
A variable
chord of a
circle
is
The variable chord of contact of two parallel tangents passes through and is bisected at the
centre of the conic. point and its polar. Def. The diameter of a conic parallel to a tangent is said to be Conjugate to that which passes through its point of contact.
9. Conjugate points with respect to a circle (from the pole of line joining them as origin).
Conjugate
conic.
diameters
of
10. If
variable
line
point
moves on a
through the origin, S its polar passes through Q the pole of the line with reand the spect to the circle tangents from P and the lines PQ and PS form an harmonic
;
moves
tion, the
pencil.
RECIPROCATION.
169
hence the locus of the middle points of any system of parallel chords
is
line.
11.
Each asymptote
conjugate.
is
its
own
on the
1& The rectangle under their distances from the middle of the
line joining
of the angles
them
is
constant.
constant.
13.
focus
The
is
locus of intersection
angle
a concentric
of
circle.
Their chord
contact encircle.
The
velopes a concentric
having
trix. 15.
direc-
If the vertex of
of given
its
magnitude
is
an angle on a circle,
circle.
If
envelopes a concentric
tangents
conic
directrix.
16. If the angle is right, the chord envelopes the centre (from vertex as origin).
The
locus
of
intersection of
17.
The perpendiculars
of a
The diagonals of a complete quadrilateral each subtend a right angle at a certain point ;
170
the
through a second point, the reflexion of the line, i.e., they are coaxal.
18.
first
with respect to
and
The line joining the centre of a conic to the foot of the perpendicular from focus on any
the locus
circle to
the vertex
is
tangent
is
constant.
(origin at either). The locus of the foot of the perpendicular is called the Auxiliary The circle and conic evidently touch at the Circle of the conic.
extremities of the major axis. Since the centre of a parabola is at infinity, degenerates into the tangent at the vertex.
19.
its
auxiliary circle
Common
common
The
circles
either
20.
feet of
the perpen-
diculars
circle
triangle,
escribed to a parabola, to the lines joining them to the focus are concurrent
;
in other words, the circum-circle of a triangle described about a infer that the parabola passes through the focus (cf. Ex. 18).
We
is
any four
lines
RECIPROCATION.
171
It follows also, since any point (origin) on the circum -circle and the orthocentre are equidistant from the Simson line of the point, that the locus of the orthocentre of a variable triangle escribed to a
parabola
21.
is
the directrix
circle,
two
conic to
tangents.
It therefore cuts
22.
Since
of tangents to con-
equally inclined.
line
drawn
across
two
circles
either
23.
common
inverse point.
The
common tangents passing through the foci. The poles of a line with reimaginary
spect to a system of confocal conies are collinear.
The
is
a line
point.
26. The sum of the squares of the segments of two rectangular chords of a circle is constant.
The sum
reciprocals of the
two rectangular
;
tangents
is
constant
hence
if
p p2
19
ir^ 7r2
foci
from the
172
28. From the properties of the conic, rectangular tangents, director circle, centre and line
at infinity.
which subtends a right angle at any point envelopes a conic and the focus and directrix of the envelope are pole and polar with
;
is
point of
29. The base BC of a triangle ABC inscribed in a circle is fixed and the origin taken at its pole. Applying the formula of Art. 79,
Ex.
10,
by any tangent
And
conversely, given the vertical angle in position and area of a of the base is a conic ; and the sides are divided
/3.
The
of a hyperbola
31.
79,
4,
This
drawn
AB
of tangents through
and
B is a line.
;
For
it is
a locus that can only meet the given tangent in one point
therefore, etc.,
by
reciprocation.
CHAPTER
SECTION
VIII.
I.
COAXAL
82. Definitions.
CIRCLES.
of
two
circles
A, r x and B, r2
it
AB
and
so that
AL
- BL* = r* - r 2 2
is
the
common
when they
intersect,
and we may
generalize this statement by regarding the radical axis as their chord of intersection real or imaginary.
Thus
all
circles
having a
common
through two real or two imaginary points. Such a group is termed a Coaxal System.
83. It has
circle cutting
two
fixed points,
common
pair of inverse
;
points ; this orthogonal system is therefore coaxal and from their mutual relations the two groups are said
It is obvious that if to be Conjugate Coaxal Systems. either set possesses real points of intersection, the other
common
common points of one set are the of inverse points with respect to the other pair Art. 72, Ex. 1. bisects the common chord Since the line of centres
does not; also the
AB
173
174
COAXAL CIRCLES.
it is
MN
common
point with
NOTE.
at infinity
If
;
two
two
84. Let
A, r l
B, r2
G',
r3
...
denote the
circles of
coaxal system.
Then, since
RADICAL CENTRE.
r*-r*,
175
etc,
AL 2 -CL*=r*-r,f,
we have by
transposing
1
(1)
The common value of these quantities (fc2 ) is the Modulus of the system. It is positive for a non-intersecting system and negative for the intersecting or
common
centre
is
point species.
85. It follows
from Art. 84
circle of
any given radius of a coaxal system In the former case and determined, conversely.
of
(7i 2
= ^.L 2
CL
r 1 2 +r 32 = a
known
quantity.
equal in magnitude but of opposite signs are thus found. Hence the reflexion of every circle of the system with respect to the radical axis is also a circle
values of
of the system.
Two
The
radical axis
is
is
symmetrically disposed.
The
radical axes of three circles taken in pairs are In the particular case when 6).
their centres are collinear the axes are parallel, and the point of concurrence (Radical Centre) is at infinity. If
the circles are coaxal the radical axes coincide and the
whose centres are collinear have a radical centre not at infinity they form a coaxal
system.
87.
tion
AL*
Since -AZ 2 ?\2 is constant, AL and rx increase and diminish in value together; or according as the centre
176
COAXAL CIRCLES.
approaches to or recedes from the radical axis, the radius diminishes or increases.
It follows
111
the limit
when
is
and a portion
The remainder being at infinity is the radical axis. the line at infinity; hence we regard the line at infinity, and the radical axis, together as forming the circle oj
the
is infinitely great.*
0,
Again, since
AL
(1)
of
CL in this equation
determine there-
fore the positions of the centres of the circles of infinitely radii. These are the Points or evanescent Circles
of the group,
Points.
By(l) r* = AI?-Cl* = (Al-CL)(Al + Cl) = AC.AC', where C' is the reflexion of C with respect to the
axis
;
radical
therefore the limiting points are the common pair of inverse points of the coaxal system. (Cf. Art. 72, Ex. 1.)
radical axis of a circle
Hence the
circle.
and
its
88.
is the locus
Theorems. I. The radical axis of a coaxal system of a point the tangents from which to the
P be
^ and
we
infer that
any
through two imaginary points on the line at infinity. Also, because every two circles intersect on this line, therefore all
two
circles
two imaginary
points,
i.e.
the Circular
THEOREMS.
Then
hence,
177
tf
subtraction,
by
t* -
q = PA - P
2
- (r 2 x
7*
2 )
(Art. 82)
therefore, etc.
II.
More
tangents (t^
generally, The difference of the squares of the ~ 22 ) from any point to tivo circles = twice
the rectangle under the distance between their centres and the distance of from their radical axis ; or
For,
to
AB
and take
M the
= ^P2 -r 2 and 2- 2 hence (r* r2 ) t^ -t 2 = AP*~ 5P = ^P - 5P - (A L* - J?i 2 ) (Euc. I. 47) = 2AB P'M+ZAB ML (Euc. II. 5 or 6) t* - 1* = 2 J B PL. therefore
Then
/2 /2
. .
COR.
1.
t
If
2
P be
= 0,
circles (B, r2 ),
PL
or,
a given
178
the locus of the
circle
COAXAL CIRCLES.
point
is
circle
and
2.
line.
COR.
coaxal with
circle
2
the
PL
(2);
by
(2),
we have
hence the locus of point such that the ratio of the tangents drawn from it to two circles is constant is a
coaxal circle whose centre is determined by
(3).
tangents tend right angles at the limiting points. be a limiting point, one of the For, if
COR.
3.
The
common
to
two
XY
common
tangents,
and
its
LX = LY=LM\
COR.
at
4.
therefore, etc.
If a variable chord
XY of a
circle
be divided
is
P
;
such that
PX
is
PFoc
is
PJlf2, where
a fixed
point
circle
the locus of
circle
point
to the limiting
therefore, etc.
EXAMPLES.
1.
If a variable chord
(AH)
the
of a circle (0, r)
loci
subtend a right
(M\
a. of
its
middle point
it
from
AD
are circles each coaxal with the given point and circle.
EXAMPLES.
[To prove a and
/2
;
179
we have
2
NM
N
NA.NB
N'M* -1 N'A.N'B'
hence and N' lie on the same circle coaxal with and 0, r, whose centre bisects internally the interval OM, by Cors. 2 and 4.
To prove y.
circle coaxal circle
;
Since
0, r
with
and
it is
and the locus of N. For the locus of coaxal with the other two, because the three
The orthocentre
of a triangle
is
;
and the common value (Art. 77) of the rectangles under the segments of the perpendiculars is the radical product of the point with respect to the circles.
described on the sides as diameters
3.
The middle
common
the collinear.
is
on the radical
axis.]
180
4.
COAXAL CIRCLES,
Find the radical centre and product of the
is
ex-circles of a
common
;
circles
there-
fore the line through it parallel to the internal bisector of the vertical angle, i.c, at right angles to their line of centres, is their radical axis. Hence Similarly for each of the remaining pairs.
is the in-centre of the median triangle ; and, generally, the ex-centres of the median triangle are the radical centres of the three triads of circles formed by taking the in-circle
artd
two ex-circles of the original triangle. For the values of the radical products, see Art.
5.
The circum-centre
of a triangle
is
and
C and
A,
A and B
circles
for
The extremities
of
which
Any
/?
circle
/',
and
hence nence
r,cos
/J)
R~
AB
But PL/R = t\\e cosine of the angle by the intercept on the radical axis
8.
in the
;
segment
of P,
R made
is
therefore, etc.]
The
axis of perspective of
ABC
and
its
pedal triangle
the
and
88,
I.
nine-points-circles.
[By Art.
and Euc,
III. 36.]
8a. The line joining the orthoceiitre and circum-centre is at right angles to the axis of perspective of A BC and the pedal triangle. fit is the line of centres of the circum- and nine-noirits-circles.l
EXAMPLES.
9.
181
the
Two
circles
;
touch at
other at
prove that
[By Art.
10.
88, Cor. 2,
AP/AM=BP/BM.]
whose diagonals
intersect in J/
;
For any
cyclic quadrilateral
prove that, if the bisectors of the angles between the diagonals meet the four sides in X, Y, .Y',7', AL .BL.CL. DL = XL YL X'L Y'L,
.
where
Jf and
L
A
y
is
11. If
L,
r
X and
Z?,
denote the radical axes of three pairs of circles and (7, and L', J/', N' the radical axes of Y
and A, I and B, Y and C\ to prove that the two triangles LMN and L'M'N' are in perspective and that the centre of perspective is the radical centre of A, B and (7; and their axis of perspective the radical axis of X and }'. is a point on the radical axis of B and [For (Art. 72, Ex. 6) similarly M'N' a vertex of the triangle L'M'N' is on the same
;
MN
line
therefore, etc.]
If three lines
12.
the vertices of a
triangle to the opposite sides ; the radical centre of the circles on these lines as diameters is the orthocentre and their common
orthogonal circle the polar circle of the triangle. [The perpendiculars of the triangle are respectively chords of
these circles
13.
;
therefore, etc.
circles
(7,
Art. 77.]
such that
A, B,
A,
Y; A,
system of six
circles
182
COAXAL CIRCLES.
if
the centres of
Jf,
Y,
Z are
collinear,
[In
circles
the radical centre and product is obviously that of the 2 follows at once since, if the circles be not J5, 6';
is
at infinity.
Art. 86.]
;
14. Two coaxal systems have a common circle find the locus of the points of contact of the circles which touch. [Let L and //, the radical axes of the systems, meet at l\ and Tbe
and
PT is
The
common
at
T passes
systems, which
15.
radical axis of
any two
touching two sides of a T the in to and circum-circle internally triangle points L, J/, and A prove that the triangles ABC and ZJ/iVare in perspective. [Let one of the circles touch the sides a and 6 in the points P and Q and the circum-circle in N. Then being a limiting point of the two circles AQ*/AN* = BP 2 /BN*=(R- p)!R, where p is the radius of the inner circle; but AQ = b- CQ=b- ab/s, Art. 6, Ex. 3; similarly, BP= a- abjs\ substituting these values and reducing
*16. Three circles are described each
;
we
get
^-Ir^/llJj 1M
Oj
I
Also,
AA /BJV=the
7
and a respectively. (Euc. III. 22.) on the Similarly, the ratios of the perpendiculars from L and
ABC are
by Art.
65.]
*17. If circles are described as in Ex. 16 touching the circumcircle externally in points are in perspective.
L',
M'
ABC and
L'M'N'
*18. The centres of perspective in Exs. 16 and 17 are respectively the isogonal conjugates of the centres of perspective of and
ABC
FEUERBAVH'S THEOREM.
183
the triangle formed by joining the internal points of contact of the and of A BC and escribed circles with the sides (point de Ragel)
;
the triangle formed by joining the points of contact of the incircle with the sides (point de Gorgonne).
[Make use
19.
The
and three
ex-circles.
[Let
lines of
ABO be
the triangle,
ill-circles,
P and P\ R
and /the centres of the circum- and AT/? and X'Y'Z' the Sinison their point of intersection, L^ M, A the middle
the points of contact of the in-circle. points of the sides, L', M', Since OP=OP', NZ=NZ'. But the Simeon lines of two points
diametrically opposite meet at circle ; therefore NZ'
NZ -
**NRINN'\ therefore
follows that
R at right angles 011 the nine points = NR. Again, OP/01 = NZJNN' NR/Njy'= MR/ MM' = LR/LL' hence it
;
a limiting point of the in-circle and the circumSee Art. 83 Note. This elegant proof circle of the triangle LMN.
is
of the
20.
well-known property
is
due to M'Cay,]
;
A variable circle
M of
its
0, p touches two circles A, TI ; B, ro prove centre with respect to either (A, r) envelopes
circles, it cuts their radical axis
7),
a fixed
circle.
it
[Since
at a
or p/OZ/== const.
Draw
a parallel
184
L' to
COAXAL CIRCLES.
L
Let
is constant, and Theorem, we have AO/OL' = AP/PM, therefore the envelope of is the circle described with P as centre and
such that plOL=r1 /LL' then each of these ratios =j be the pole of L' with respect to A, TI by Salmon's
) ;
PM
PM
as radius.]
NOTE.
If four positions
,
O ly
,
2,
3,
of the centre
;
and their
corresponding polars J/1} J/2 J/3 J/4 are taken since the anharmonic ratios made by the four tangents on any variable one is constant,
therefore (Art. 80, 9), the envelope circle reciprocates into a curve of such a nature that the anharmonic ratios of the pencils joining four fixed points on it to a variable fifth are equal. This we have
seen Art. 81, Ex. 3, to be a conic section and the ratio AO/OL' the eccentricity, A the focus, and L' the directrix of the conic.
;
is
89.
circles
to
Theorem.
straight line is
prove that the tangents at these points intersect in four points P Q, Ry S which lie on a circle coaxal with the
y
6 be
with the
circles.
/3
Then
;
sin a/sin
therefore, since the ratios of the tangents (^:^ 2 ) from each of the points P, Q, R> S to the given circles are
THEOREM.
equal, they lie
185
is
on a coaxal
by J the
relation
4S =?
circle,
whose centre
( Art -
given
*
=S
88 Cor 2 )
>
COR.
1.
/3
= FF7^2 we
>
;
have by division
tJt^sin/3/sm a = VY'/XX'+rJ^
........... (1)
therefore, i/ Ae intercepts made by tivo fixed circles on a variable line are in a constant ratio (XX'/YY), the
circle
tangents at the points of intersection meet on a fixed coaxal with the given ones.
COR.
radii
2.
^ = ^2
3.
a = /3,
is
at infinity,
is
COR.
of the radii
ZZ FF
/2
= rr,
then
C and
l
(72
be the points of intersection of the direct and transverse common tangents to the two circles and arc called their Centres of Similitude.
The corresponding coaxal circles are the External and Internal Circles of Anti-similitude of the two given ones.
186
hence the
COAXAL CIRCLES.
circle coaxal
the radii is the locus of a point, the tangents from which to the given circles are in the sub-duplicate ratio of the
radii.
If the intercepts are equal, XX'=>YY, the are in the ratio of the radii and the locus of tangents their intersection is called the Circle of Similitude of the
COB.
4.
given ones
its
centre
C is
1.)
(1)
5.
Since
AB is
and
such that
= ~ an d ^/ = TTTT 2
l
again in
(7,
^*2
by
JLJ *>
vr
= ~\i
7
it
the middle point of the segment Cfi^ and that the on it as diameter.
6.
COB.
If the line
XX' YY
QR)
sections (QS,
PR and PS,
the quadrilateral; when PQ and R8 are parallel; the and B reduce to points and are therefore the circles
i.e. the common pair of limiting points of the system inverse points of the circum-circle of the trapezium PQRS and that touching the parallel sides at Z and Z'.
;
EXAMPLES.
1.
Any
line
lateral
at equal angles
meeting a pair of opposite sides of a cyclic quadrimakes equal angles with each of the
;
remaining pairs (Euc. III. 21, 22) intersects them in points XX', FF', ZZ? such that the circles touching the pairs of opposite con-
PONCELETS THEOREM.
;
187
nectors at these points are coaxal with the given one and one of them lies on the side of the radical axis opposite to the other two.
2. variable quadrilateral inscribed in a circle moves so that a pair of opposites envelope a circle, then each of the remaining pairs of opposites always touch circles coaxal with the given ones.
3.
A variable
triangle
ABC
is
system, and two of its sides each envelope a circle of the system to prove that the third side AC envelopes another.
ABA'B
A'B
[Let A'B'C' be any other position of the given triangle. Then is a cyclic quadrilateral, and one pair of opposites AB and
touch a given
circle,
therefore
circle
of the system.
But BB'
can touch only one circle of the group on either side of the radical hence AA'> BB, CC' touch the same circle. axis, Art. 92, Ex. 6 Now consider the quadrilateral AA'CC' ; it is obvious by Ex. 2 that AC and A'C' touch one circle therefore the envelope of AC
;
;
is
a coaxal
4.
circle.*]
circle of
Poncelet's Theorem. If a variable polygon inscribed in a a coaxal system moves so that all the sides but one touch
the system, the last side also touches in every
fixed circles of
[By Ex.
*
3.]
188
5.
COAXAL CIRCLES.
The problem
"
to describe a polygon having all its vertices on " touching another is either impossible
all
polygon coincide it follows therefore that if the last side touches this circle in one position it touches it in every position.]
6.
To find the
ri
and
r2
of
two
circles
and the distance 8 between their centres so that a quadrilateral may be inscribed to one and circumscribed to the other. (Art. 88,
Ex.
1.)
5,
[By Ex.
is
i.e.,
when
indeterminate.
Assuming
this is possible the position of the quadrilateral it to have the position of symmetry,
with a pair of opposite vertices at the extremities of the diameter, and 6 the angle between any side and this diameter. By right-angled triangles we have the relations
common
= sin
r-2-o
7. If A,ri, By r2 (7, r3 be three coaxal circles such that a variable quadrilateral whose pairs of opposite sides envelope A and B is inscribed in (7, prove that
,
where
81
and
82
AC and
BC.
6.]
J3r-2
AC
;
If a variable line
L meet two
circles
Ar^
intercepted, 2c
and
2c'
AB
A'L B'L
.
const.
[For hence
or
&=r?-AL\
c'*
= rf-BL\
but
AL+KL**(l+K)A'L
THEOREMS.
and where A' and
ratio K
:
189
A L - KBL=(l - K}B'L,
1.]
The variable line in the present article is thus seen to a conic of which the points A' and B' are the foci. envelope
NOTE.
90.
We have
common orthogonal circle, and in when more than one can be drawn
is
the the
This property
whether
circles are
coaxal,
The following
illustrations are
Let
ABC
to its sides.
Join
be a triangle and XYZ any transversal AX, BY, CZ. These lines are drawn
from the vertices of each of the four triangles AYZ, BZX, CXY, ABO, and terminated by the opposite sides;
therefore, Art. 88, Ex. 12, the orthocentres of the four
triangles are each the radical centre of the circles described on AX, BY, CZ as diameters.
Hence we have the following theorems 1. The orthocentres of the four triangles formed by any four lines are collinear.
:
190
COAXAL CIRCLES.
AX, BY, CZ of
3. The line of collinearity of the orthocentres is at right angles to the line in 2, called the Diagonal Line of
the Quadrilateral.
4. The
coaxal.
circles
5. The polar
circles of the
EXAMPLES.
1.
A, By
e,
Oj
order;
A B C De and
;
A,-,
J3 ly
Ch
prove that
a. The sixteen centres of the circles touching the sides of the four triangles formed by taking the sides of the quadrilateral in triads, lie in fours on these bisectors.
/J.
Ae
Bi
D.
At
ft
n,
Ae
B Oe D \ (J} AtBiCtDtr
e c
y. Groups
(a)
and
(c)
(cT)
con-
jugately coaxal.
[These properties are proved by employing Euc. III. 32 to show that any circle of either group is cut orthogonally by any circle of
the other group.
2*.
Russell.]
in turn
points on a circle. Omitting each point four triangles ; prove that the sixteen centres of the circles touching the sides of these triangles lie in fours on
y
B,
D are four
we have
four parallel lines, and also in fours on four lines each perpendicular
p. 65.
CRITERION.
to the former set
;
191
AC and
BD.
(M'Cay.)
a triangle, A A' a diameter of the circum-circle and //"the orthocentre show that A' and // are equidistant from the base EC and hence deduce the theorem "the Simson line of
is
;
;
ABC
any point
triangle."
is
SECTION
II.
centres
and
for
Relation connecting the distances between the the radii of three circles of a coaxal system.
circles be
Let the
denoted by A, rx
J5,
r2
C\
ry
Then
hence
any point
on the radical
axis,
we have
if t
circles, since
be the length of the tangent from P to the AP* = rl2 + t 2 etc., by substituting in this
,
known and
;
conversely.
COR.
letting
1.
If r3
= 0, C
A C=x
in (1)
is
term of which
from the centre of any circle of the = the stem sy square of its radius. Cf. Art. 87. COR. 2. If r2 = r3 = 0, the criterion reduces to
AB.AC=r*.
192
COAXAL CIRCLES.
EXAMPLES.
1.
If
t j9
Z 2,
t3
circles of
a coaxal system
to three
[For
and
(1)
(2)
(1)
therefore, etc.]
:
of
Deduce as a particular case of Ex. 1 the theorem The locus a point, the tangents from which to two given circles are in a
is
constant ratio,
a coaxal
circle.
[Let
3. 4.
*3
= 0.]
when
j
= 3 = 0.
if the product of the tangents a point bears a constant ratio to the square of the tangent to any circle coaxal with them (Jctit^=tf). [In Ex. 1, substituting the given condition, the equation reduces
of
from
to
two
circles
to the
form (ti-mt^(t\-nt^=Q
hence
ti
describes
tf
two coaxal
circles, since
5.
and
= w&,
or n.]
circle
If the
two
circles
meet a coaxal
in the points
of the angles
and
to prove that
the bisectors
and BZ, BM being pairs of tangents drawn from [For AZ two points A and B on the same circle to two circles of the system-, it follows that AZIAM=BZJBM, by alternation and for a similar reason = AZ'jBZ' therefore, etc.]
y ;
AM
EXAMPLES.
6.
193
To
describe
two
circles of
line.
[In Ex. 5 divide the line AB internally and externally in Z a,nd Z* in the given ratio AM/BM; therefore <2Tand Z' are the required It will be noticed that the circles lie one on points of contact.
AB
respectively,
lines,
lines,
Connect with the opposite vertices by six and three through four points.
Arts. 62 and 63.]
8.
passing three
therefore, etc.
Apply the
If points
B and D are taken on any two circles whose centres and joined to the limiting point such that BMD is a right angle, the locus of the intersection of tangents at B and D
9.
are
and
0'
also,
BD meet the circles again in A and C then MO MC* MB.MC AB.BD 00' AC:CD (AB .AC .BD. MA* _MO'_ MD* __ MA.MD AB.AC 00' BD.CD (AB .AC. BD.CDf
;
MB*
194
COAXAL CIRCLES.
................................
<>
by
(1),
a constant quantity
therefore, etc.
(cf.
8).]
10.
A quadrilateral PQR8 is
/?,
and escribed
two
indeterminate, and the diagonals cyclic quadrilaterals intersect (the latter at right angles) at the
6.
1,
Construct a quadrilateral in a given circle symmetrical with respect to a given diameter and circumscribed to a circle having its centre at a fixed point on the diameter.
circle
by Art,
89,
Ex.
6.]
A
.
system at angles
variable circle cuts three others of a coaxal a, /3, y, to prove the relation
EG
Let
T^COS a
+ GA
r2 cos
/3
+AE
;
r3 cos
y = 0.
p be the variable
circle
at the points R, S, T respectively join PR, PS, produce the lines to meet the circles again in R',
1,
f
.
EG. t?
Substituting these values in the we obtain the required result. and reducing, equation
values for
t
and
COR.
1.
If
two
-4.r3cosy =
Con.
ones,
it
2.
every a =:^=:90
circle of the
,
two
cut orthogonally, cut For if system orthogonally. terms of the equation vanish, therefore
is
of the
circles are
or
y = 90.
two of the given them at an angle
CRITERION.
195
;
determined by the equation J.jB.r3cosy = BC.r CA.r2 like signs being taken when the contacts are similar and
unlike signs when the contacts are dissimilar. The four possible values arising from the selections of sign on the
right side of the equation give the values of
COR.
3.
In Cor.
2, if
cos
y = 0,
the centres
are given
by
the relation
or
AC EC =
I
circle
if
and, the contacts are dissimilar, the coaxal circle whose centre is the internal centre of similitude.
two given circles cuts at right angles the coaxal whose centre is their external centre of similitude
Con.
4.
If a
=
,
/3
r 1 /r2 as in Cor. 3. Hence, the variable circle others at equal or supplemental angles cuts two cutting at right angles their external or internal circle of anti-
AC/BC=
similitude respectively.
COR. 5. Let the radius of the variable circle be infinite hence (Cor. 3) all lines cutting two circles at equal or supplemental angles are diameters of their external or
;
EXAMPLES.
1.
(7,
To
rj
B, r2
rs at given angles a,
y.
;
[The required circle cutting B, ra (7, r3 at given angles, therefore touches a known circle coaxal with them by Cor. 2 similarly for
;
196
reduces to " describe a
contacts"
COAXAL CIRCLES.
circle
There are
Show
that Ex.
circle
cutting three given circles orthogonally. be the circle coaxal with B and [For let
C which
is
cut ortho-
= gonally by the required circle, and constructed by putting y 90 in the relation of the present Article similarly let Y coaxal with C
;
and A, and
it.
j?
coaxal with
and
21,
be
circles cut
orthogonally by
~~
common
indeterminate.]
3. variable circle P, p touches two others A,ri\ B, r2 show that the square of the common tangent t, to it and any third circle 2 C, r3 coaxal with them, varies as its radius (t oc p).
;
[By Cor. 2
4 sin 2^y = t 2/p
is
it
.
But
(Art. 4 (1))
In the particular case when (7, r 3 " a limiting point we have the theorem if a variable circle touch
r3
therefore, etc.
two fixed
the
circles, its
radius
is
in
a constant
tangent to it
from either of the limiting points" Also, tangents from the limiting points is constant"]
two fixed circles at angles a and /?, tandrawn from its centre are to the circles, and tangents t\ and gents /2 from the points of contact to the variable circle prove that
4.
;
/^
any three
circles
[By Cor.
6.
4.]
base of a triangle are fixed in position and the magnitude find the envelope of the circmn;
CIRCLE OF SIMILITUDE.
191
SECTION
III.
CIRCLE OF SIMILITUDE.
B, r 2 be any two circles, such that points of section of
94.
Let A, rx
AB
BZ
BZ'
f
r2
'
then the segments AB and ZZ divide each other harmonir cally, and the circle (7, r3 on ZZ as diameter is termed
points Z and the Internal and External Centres of Similitude.
their Circle of Similitude.
The
are
95.
The
circle of similitude
:
mental properties
1. Its centre
relation
.
are connected
by the
of
similitude.
198
COAXAL CIRCLES.
2. The points and are the intersections of the transverse and direct common tangents. with the given circles. on the same circle coaxal with A and B, since the ratios of the tangents from them are each equal to the ratio of the radii, and only one circle coaxal with A, r^ and B, r2 can contain these points, viz. that on
It is coaxal
3.
[For
Z and Z are
the line
ZZ as
diameter.]
is it
the locus of a point such that the to the circle have the constant
PZ and PZ are
;
the
PA/PB = AZ/BZ=AR/BS
therefore, etc.,
by Euc. VI.
7.
it.
5. The
circles
(By
4*.)
6. In the particular case when the circle B, ? 2 becomes a right line the centre B is at infinity, its inverse A (Cor. 1) coincides with C therefore the centres of similitude of a line and circle are the extremities of the diameter of
y
the circle
perpendicular
to the line.
EXAMPLES.
1.
The
circles of similitude of
any three
circles
coaxal.
13
makes
with their
EXAMPLES.
199
3. The tangents from any point /* on the circle of similitude to and #; prove (a) the chords the circles A, rl and E r 2 meet them at which the circles intercept on the line RS are equal to one another
y
(/3)
The tangents from R and to the circles B and [Compare Art. 89, Cor. 4.]
are equal.
4.
The
circle
two.
[Let
A BCD
be the quadrilateral,
line,
PP the
third diagonal,
since
5J/'and
PCN&re
; hence, similar
therefore
and
PM/Pjy^r^r*
on a
circle to
Similarly,
lie
which
the circles on the three diagonals are coaxal follows also by 1 that LN^rf.}
therefore, etc.
It
LM
5.
of a cyclic quadrilateral
to
construct
LN are determined. LM ?V3/r LN= fy-o/ra, and MN = ^(^""^Y But 03/and ON are known (Euc. I. 47), consequently the triangle OMN is completely determined.]
hence the lines L JLTand
2,
be the centre of the circle and r1} ?'2 r3 the diagonals. By [Let Ex. 4 LM. LN=r, and is therefore known. Also LMlLN=rt\r ;
,
200
6.
COAXAL CIRCLES.
circle of
Six circles pass through two points and Q on the circuma triangle ABC and touch the sides prove that the points of contact X, X' Y' Z, Z' lie in threes on four lines. I*",
;
;
and Q cut the sides of the tri[Let the line joining the points and angle in L respectively, and we have obviously 2= and LB LX''\ with similar relations on tne remaining
y
LXLX'
LC=LX
therefore, etc.]
From any
;
circle
a circle
is
point on a given line tangents are drawn to a described touching the fixed circle and variable
it
;
its
8. The circle of similitude of the circum and nine-points-circle of a triangle is that described on the interval between the centroid and orthocentre as diameter.
[Let
centre,
and Ethe
the nine -points be the circum-centre, orthocentre, centroid. By a well-known property of these four
collinear points
OE/N=OfflNH=2 = ra,tio
;
of radii of circum-
and
therefore, etc. nine-points-circles [It is called the Orthocentroidal Circle of the triangle.]
MISCELLANEOUS EXAMPLES.
Prove that the equation of the two circles touching three given ones with contacts of similar species are
1.
12\^= 0, 23x//Vf denote the powers of any point on either of the tangential circles with respect to the given ones.
where S^
3VS+
Szt S3
2.
If a variable chord
AD
of a circle
is
tangents from A and B to another given circle is proportional to the length of AB, it envelopes a circle coaxal with the two.
3.
two
fixed circles
and cuts a
circle
concentric with either in the points A and required to find the Univ. AB. Exam. of (Dublin Papers, 1891.) envelope
:
MISCELLANEOUS EXAMPLES.
circles to the points
201
follows
A and B and
circles, it
AB is a coaxal
circle.]
circles cutting
The square
Reciprocate the following theorem from a limiting point of the distance of any point on a circle from a limiting
:
point varies as
its
6. Prove that the limiting points of any two circles lie on a pair of opposite connections of their common escribed quadrilateral.
7.
common
8. Tf two circles whose radii are r\ and r2 are so related that a hexagon can be inscribed to one and circumscribed to the other,
then
( ri a __
g)2 + 4ri r2 25
^
( rj
_ 52)2
4,^/5
2r2 2(r, 2
+ 82 ) - (rj - S2 ) 2
'
9.
If
other,
10.
The mean
(Russell.)
a variable polygon is inscribed to one circle and escribed to another, the locus of the mean centre of any number (r) of
consecutive points of contact
is
circle.
(Weill).
Cf.
Art. 53,
Ex.
12.
:
If a 12. Prove the following extension of Weill's theorems variable polygon of any order be inscribed in a circle of a coaxal
202
COAXAL CIRCLES.
system having all its sides touching respectively fixed circles of the system there exists a set of multiples for which the mean centre of the points of contact of the sides with the circles is a fixed point. [Let any circle of the system be denoted by (0, r, 8) where S is the distance of its centre from the circumcentre of the polygon, and let a, (3, and c be the displacements of the points of contact of y,
;
the sides
AB
etc. for
consecutive positions.
Then, by
hence the mean centre of the points of contact remains fixed for
the system of multiples V8i/n,
12a.
VS/r2 VoVr3
,
>
etc.]
centre of r consecutive points of contact for their respective multiples is a circle. [For, join the extremities of the r sides thus forming a polygon of r-fl sides, and let the last side touch a fixed circle (O r+ i, rr+1
,
The
locus of the
mean
6V+0 of the system. (Art. 89, Ex. 4.) By Ex. 12, the mean centre of the r-H points of contact for the corresponding multiples is a Let Y be the mean centre for the r points and Z the fixed point (X).
point of contact of the last side. Then Y divides the line constant ratio, and since ^describes a circle, therefore, etc.] *
*
XZ in a
is
polygon;
of the variable
AB, BC,
*2
...
A'B'y B'C',
f
...
r2
^2
R the point of intersection of the angle between them ; S the intersection of the angle between them. Then AA', BB\ C'C"
^ie system
; ,
AB
A A'
...
and and
its
touch'
a circle (0, /?, X) coaxal with the given system. Let L, M, points of contact with AA' BB', CO', etc. ... and we have
...
be
LM
therefore
'
'
psin^<f>
p
.
B'j\
/
^8^
etc.
T^ LM^* T^ MN=
/
MISCELLANEOUS EXAMPLES.
13.
203
If the diagonals of
as homothetic centre
of the quadrilaterals.
i.e.,
7*2
72
7 multiples *Jd L / r lt N/5 2 /r2 V^/r3 of the displacements /, are proportional to the sides of the polygon ; therefore, etc.
,
^T
. . .
Bowesman. ]
CHAPTER
SECTION
IX.
I.
Two
SIMILAR FIGURES.
96. Two figures similar and similarly placed are said to be Homothetic, and their homologous parts are called Corresponding Points, Lines, etc. It is plain, if a line of
either figure
is
line of it is displaced
displaced through an angle 0, that every through the same angle. For let
It follows (Euc. III. 21, 22),
AB
toft
be displaced to AE'.
since
B = &,
BG and
B'C?
is
equal
Also, since corresponding lines meet at equal angles, a variable pair of corresponding lines passing through a and A' intersect on the pair of corresponding points
A A containing an
and conversely.
204
205
Corresponding lines are made up of corresponding points and the point of intersection of any two lines of
;
either figure is the correspondent of the points of intersection of the corresponding lines of the other.
have seen how to find a point S which, with two linear segments AB and A'B\ forms similar triangles (Art. 25), and that it possesses the
97.
We
the extremities of
properties.
a.
:
AX BX = A'X': B'X'
arid
similarly
it;
from the
Now,
if
and A'R,
it follows,
AB
1. The distances of
S from
2. All pairs of corresponding points P and P' of the polygons subtend the same angle at it, and with it form
a triangle of constant species.
(2).
it is
the Polygons, or their Centre of Similitude. The ratio of SP to SP' is the Ratio of Similitude of the figures.
P of one figure corresponds a that PSP' is a triangle of consuch of the other P' point also coincides with with S, if P coincides stant species,
98. Since to each point
206
it
;
SIMILAR FIGURES.
and therefore S taken as a point of either
figure
is its
own
99.
From
:
these considerations
we make
the following
inferences
I.
If
tices of
upon the lines joining a fixed point S to the verany polygon Fl similar and similarly situated
triangles are constructed, their vertices form a polygon similar to the given one, and S is their double point.
II.
If the lines joining corresponding points of two directly similar figures are divided in the same ratio, the
Van
Aubel).
III. If
move on curves
is
the vertices of a polygon, constant in species, of any nature, to each position of it there
a corresponding centre of similitude. This is called the Instantaneous Centre for the position, and is such that the lines drawn from it to all points A
t
of the figure make equal angles with the tanB, gents at these points to their respective loci. [This is seen by taking two indefinitely near positions
of the polygon.]
If the lines X, of the figure, IV. Reciprocally moving as in the previous case, envelope curves, the lines
:
G ... X
MN
t
S make
equal
angles with Z,
M",
N.
[For the points of contact are the intersections of two consecutive positions of the moveable figure and are
therefore corresponding points.]
207
SECTION
II.
Fv Fy .F
and jP3 the double point of 2 points of the remaining pairs y the lengths of corresponding lines
l
F F
and
lt
Fv
;
jF2
lt
a v a2 a3
, ,
DjD2Z)8
Then, by Art. 96, 1. The variable triangle DjZ)2Z)3 formed by any three corresponding lines, is constant in species.
2. The distances of 8l from cZ2 and dz are proportional to a2 and a 3 and similarly for $2 and S3 (Art. 97 (j8))
,
therefore, the lines joining Sv Sv S3 to the vertices of D^JD^ divide the angles lt
the triangle S^JS^ whose vertices are the centres taken in pairs (Triangle of similitude of Fv of y 3
Hence
F F
208
SIMILAR FIGURES.
Similitude), is in perspective with all homologous tn*, etc. ; and the centre of perspective is a ] -DjJDj-Dj, such that its distances from any triad of homologous h
a2 a 3
:
at
K are
is
therefore
the circum-circle
hence,
Any
8
triangle
perspective
the latter; or the locus of the centre of perspective of and any triangle formed by three homologous l S$s
This
is
called
4.
to
'd
lt
d2
d3
Moreover, they y l :a^: the since angle points, SJKP^ is constant and $2 a fixed is therefore and similarly 2 and 3 are fixed, point ; l
are homologous lines, for they intersect at angles 7 an ^ their distances from d v d^ d3 are in the meet the circle in fixed ratios a a *
and
F9 F
:
Pff^
4.
May
be enunciated as follows
and
tude; and
reciprocally:
intersect
on
P P P
,
B B 5
19
2,
These
an evanescent triangle
of constant species.
THEOREMS.
circle of similitude
;
209
and all triangles whose vertices are homologous points are in perspective with P^Pf^ and the locus of their centre of perspective is the circle
three
of similitude.
101. Theorem. The triangle of similitude and the invariable triangle are in perspective ; and the distances of the centre of perspective from the sides of the latter
are inversely, as the ratios a 1 a2 a 3 Since Sl is its own correspondent with respect to 2 and F^ P^Sl and 3$, are homologous lines and lengths of
:
: .
8^:8^ = 0,:^
but (Euc.
III. 22)
(1)
8.P,
PjP2 and
the points
102.
PP
1
^P,
as the distances of
S from
l
a2 :a3 by
3
;
(1),
8 and 8
2
Theorem.
to
similar
DJ)J)y
Follows by Euc.
103.
Adjoint Points.*
formed by
three homologous points, and is therefore (Art. 100, 4) in perspective with PjP2 P3 at a point on the circle of
similitude
;
Their
common
therefore
1
that
is
to say,
hence, $2 $2', SJSJ meet each other in circle of similitude at the invariable points.
passes through The lines /SyS?/,
(Art. 101)
;
E and S
P^/
the
E and
to
in
Arts.
100-103 are
due
Tarry.
210
Defs.
flf/,
flf ', a
SIMILAR FIGURES.
The point
Theorems.*
is
and
F Fv Fy
19
104.
exists
an infinite
Cv
(7
2,
C which
3
are collinear.
of these points
The
triangles
Sflfl^
;
S&CV S&C,
constant in
species (Art. 97, 2) hence the angles SjDj3v Sfi^ are given, and therefore the loci of the points are circles
Sjd^
passing through each pair of double points. Again, since Sfi-fi* * s a constant angle, the variable
line
Cj(7a
similarly
meets the
loci of (72
and
that
is
to say,
a point in common.
S&'S*
In the particular case of the collinear triads 8^8^, SfijSJ it has been proved (Art. 103) that their
through
therefore, etc.
The
points $/, Sj
be described on the sides of a triangle ABC. It 3 has been shown that the middle points of the symmedian
chords of the circum-circle
-|-
Fv Fv F
are the
common
vertices of
directly similar triangles described on the sides, taken in pairs (Art. 25, Ex. 2), and they are therefore the three
is the triangle
of simili-
t The middle points of the symmedian chords of the circum-circle are the vertices of the triangle known as Brocard's Second Triangle.
S CIRCLES.
211
tude, and the Brocard circle the circle of similitude, of three directly similar figures described on the sides of
a triangle.
2. Brocard's
Art. 29, Ex.
3.
invariable triangle,
3. Brocard's second triangle and the given one are in perspective at a point on the circum-circle of the former whose distances from the sides of AEG are in the ratios
of their lengths (Art. 100, 2). See also Art. 16, Ex. 2. 4. The centre of perspective is the symmedian point
of
ABC.
5. The locus of the intersection of concurrent triads of homologous lines is the Brocard Circle, Art. 100, 4. 6. Brocard's first and second triangles are in perspective (Art. 101), and their centre of perspective E, or director points, is the centroid of ABC. (Art. 53, Ex. 6.)
7. All collinear triads of homologous points lie on a variable line passing through E, and each point describes a circle passing through two vertices of Brocard's second
triangle
106.
The
loci in
described by
M'Cay
Circles
related to a Triangle."* Amongst many other properties in this and the following Article. those they possess given
is
as follows:
ABC
is
the
given triangle ; A^B^C^ AJBJd^ Brocard's first and second centroid ; A', B\ C' three homologous coltriangles linear points middle point of circum-centre ;
AB H
;
Science.
212
SIMILAR FIGURES.
J53
,
Ay
<7
the homologues of
double points of
Fv
F#
Fy P^ the
Lac
A^ 5
2,
(72
respectively as correspondent of
and
La^
the c and b
correspondents of any line L regarded as an a line the circular loci the "A," "5," and "(7" circles of the triangle. 1. The mean centre of any three collinear homologous
;
points
E A'B' is a tangent "0" circle EE ^EE^\ simi= EEba larly we have EE^EE^ and EE
y
to the
or
bc
ca
z>
of
collinearity
is
AJEA^A^
(Art.
103)
and
Similarly the lines BJ^JS^ and Cl C,flz each pass through E, which is the common point of trisection of the segments
each other at angles A, B and C. 5. Their centres are on the perpendicular bisectors of
circles cut
t
PROBLEM.
This
is
213
:
"
construct three directly similar each inversely similar to ABC', triangles EGA', CAB',
On
the sides of
ABC
ABC.
E and E
107.
Their centres of gravity are therefore correspondBut they lie on a parallel through to AB-, ing points. " hence E, the centroid of ABC', is on the (7" circle and
bisector of
Problem.
Circles.
is
To find
the
Centres
and Radii of
again cut the
M'Cay's
This
circles
corresponding medians.
circle
We
"0"
and require to find (7. Let L denote the median take it an a line. Since it makes an angle and CM, BOM with the side a, we draw the corresponding b and c lines by making angles CAB' and AEG' equal
BCM. From similar triangles MBC' and MOB we have MC MC' = MB2 = MC.MI; hence MC' = ML This also follows, since the triangles ABI and BACf are similar.
to
.
but
it is
and
ABC
is inversely similar to 2 Hence similar to BAC# (hyp.) directly f are inversely similar; therefore C' is the
CBC
SIMILAR FIGURES.
reflexion of
of the base.
The connection between three collinear points A', B' C' on the median to the side c of the given triangle and
t
The
B\ C
BOA', CAB', ABO' are similar to one and BAC3 and therefore 2 reflexions of one another with are 0', 3
CBCy ACC
-,
circum-circle in
and
(7
8
(7
MJ produced through M pass through (7 respectively; MJ=MG and MIMC\ or G' and
3
and J with
respect
"
to
the
0"
circle
from AB,
base,
t
M to the
the angle
it
circle.
(1)
21 5
M7
-g-
+m =
,
-^-
f
. . .
.(2)
by
(1);
whence
2
cZ
ccoto>,
circle is
given by
the equation
p=
Ay^^ = icV^Vr3
+
Also, since the highest and are distant from the base p d and p are the roots of the quadratic equation
12/i 2 -4ccotft)./<,
or,
these quantities
+ c = 0; ............... (3)
2
+ 20) = 2 sin
<o .........
(5)
The forms
(4)
and
(5) are
as a symmetric function of the angles hence, express Three similar isosceles triangles may be constructed on
the sides of
ABC, whose
vertices are
a triad of collinear
triangles.
Since
cos
HP
and 7/Q;
also,
from the
R we
By
substitution,
Bin
we
obtain
sin
sing
'
........
an equation which is therefore identical with the forms (4) and (5). Let Aj and A2 be the roots of (3), then
1
__4cotft)_ "~
c
_
G
_
w
~~
7t""
tan
MO"
216
SIMILAR FIGURES.
G' is the vertex of Brocard's first triangle
;
where
fore
there-
The
responding
respect to the
sides
of
ABC
"
C"
circles.
Many other beautiful properties of these circles are given in the memoir from which the preceding are
extracts.
are similar, triangles AB'V, A'BC\ and therefore be taken as portions of three directly similar figures v F^ 3 whose double points are A' B' y (7,
ABC
:
the (7, homologous middle points of the segments of the perpendiculars towards the angles A", C", the invariable points
lines
cos
cos
',
A", B"\ C"\ points of concurrence of homologous lines middle points of sides, and the nine-points-circle the
circle of similitude
(Neuberg).
EXAMPLES.
1.
A A',
If similar figures FI, 3 be described on the perpendiculars 2, CC' of a triangle, their circle of similitude is the ortho,
F F
BE
centroidal circle.
[For the ortbocentre being the point of concurrence of three corresponding lines is on the circle of similitude (Art. 100, 4). to the sides of the Also the parallels through the centroid
triangle trisect the perpendiculars at right angles, also corresponding lines ; therefore, etc.
F F F
l9
2,
3.]
and circum-centres of the copedal triangles BC'A, C'A'B, A 'B C meet at the point of contact of the nine-points and in-circle of ABC.
The
EXAMPLES.
217
[By Art. 108, the three triangles being parts of similar figures have the nine-points-circle of ADC for circle of similitude, and the middle points of the segments of the perpendiculars for invariable 3 denote the inpoints hence (Art. 100, 4), if 7i, 72 73 and #1, 2 and circum-centres of the triangles, the lines 7^, 72 2 73 3 correspond, and are concurrent on the circle of similitude. Dr. Casey * proves the remainder of the property, which includes
; , ,
Let xV be the nine-points-centre then NO^^R. Draw IP Now, if PI is proved to be equal to the radius of parallel to A 3 the in-circle, the line 73 3 is the join of parallel radii, and therefore passes through a centre of similitude of the circles similarly for 7^1 and 12 2
;
.
Since COI and COJz are corresponding parts of similar figures, they are similar; therefore the angle 7)70=7 I$l\ and OD1=-OCI = CIPy since N03 is parallel to 00. Hence the triangles GDI and
P773
r\ R>'
similitude of
ABC
and A'B'C
3. If A and A ', corresponding points of two similar figures, are conjugate points with respect to a fixed circle, required to find
their
loci.
218
[Take
f
SIMILAR FIGURES.
S
the double point, the middle point of A A'. Then a triangle of constant species therefore SM/MA is a = t, the tangent from But constant ratio. to the given
SAA
is
MA
Hence SM/t
is
constant and
M M describes a circle
:
therefore also
A and A'
describe circles.]
be a triangle formed by joining a triad of corresponding points of three similar figures such that X\XZ X\X$ = const., the locus of each vertex is a circle.
If
XiXX$
82X1X3
[The triangle S^X\X^ is constant in species, Art. 97 similarly for hence SsXi/XiX^ and S^XijX^Xz are constant ratios. Dividing one by the other, we have the base j$S3 an d ratio of
; ;
sides of the triangle S^S^X^ ; therefore, etc. It is to be noted that as the ratio S^Xi/S^Xi varies in
magnitude
/S'3
the vertex
A'I
/So
and
are the
limiting points.]
5.
If the area of
A"iA' 2
.
XiX Xs
z
[For
XiXa
sin
A\
is given, each vertex describes a circle. varies as SzXi *SsATj sin(ATi - 6) there.
Ex.
3).
X* and
of
If a side or
an angle
A^A^Aa
circles.
7.
If the area of a variable triangle formed by three correspondits sides envelope circles whose centres are the
9
invariable points of f\
b\
F3
These and many other excellent illustrations of the theory of three directly similar figures are to be found in Casey's Sequel to Euclid, to which the student is referred. See fifth edition,
Miscellaneous Examples, pp. 231-248.
CHAPTER
SECTION
I.
X.
CENTRES OF SIMILITUDE.
By r2 be any two non-intersecting circles, the and Q points of intersection of the direct and transverse common tangents, it is easily proved that
109. If
A, rl
A,B,P,Q are
points
collinear,
and that
are the
and
transverse
common
circles, if G be a point of from these equations that the intersection, we infer bisectors of the angle between the circles meet the line of centres in P and Q (Euc. VI. 3). For the in- and ex-circles of a triangle taken in pairs
The
L and
circle
are
the extremities of the diameter perpendicular to L. For the common tangents to the circle and line are
* Therefore
circles
the
common
two
CENTRES OF SIMILITUDE.
parallel to the latter, and the line of centres is the diameter at right angles to L ; therefore, etc. 110. It has been seen as a particular case of a general property of coaxal circles (Art. 93) that any line A^A^B^
(7, ct, cuts the circles at equal angles and, /3, that the intercepted chords and are in the ratio of 2 2 the radii. These are obvious by the following method
through
A^
B^
Join
AA AA
and
BBr
l
Since
the
triangles fore 1
GAA
is
arid
CBB
there2
.
Hence the
similar,
BB
whence, a, the
AA
A^AJB^B^r^r^.
and
the
and Bl are termed Homologous Points; and BBl through them are parallel, l at tangents homologous points on the circles are
l
AA
THEOREMS.
parallel.
221
Thus the tangents at A 2 and J52 are parallel. More generally any two points A n and Bn which connect through G such that CA n ICBn = rl lr2 are homologous. A l and J32 are termed Antihomologous Points, and since the radii AA and BB 2 through them make equal angles
l
with their
antihomo-
logous points meet on the radical axis. Let a second transversal through C meet the circles in and of z 3 joining pairs A^A^B^B^. The chords and homologous points are termed Homologous Lines,
A^
B^
B^^
Theorem.
it
B^)
2
of
any two
For
AA
and
BBV AA
two
and
BB2
isosceles
have equal vertical angles, triangles AA^A Z and and are therefore similar (Euc. VI. 6). meets homologous NOTE. Since any line through and in lines homologous points A n and Bn 3 B^^
BB^
A^
are in general the corresponding interof sections The two points pairs of homologous lines. -B2 54 are homologous. and A^fr 2
therefore
A n> Bn
AA
B^^
Antihomologous chords (A 2A, B^B^) of any two circles meet on their radical axis. By Art. Ill, we have CAJOA^CBJCB^ but (Euc.
112.
Theorem.
III. 36)
CAJCA^CAJCAz;
.
hence
:
CBJCR^CAJCA^
or
CA 2 GB
=^
l
CA
CB3
thus
coney die with the corresponding pair of antihomologous points; therefore, etc. (Art. 88, Ex. 6).
222
CENTRES OF SIMILITUDE.
PRODUCTS OF ANTISIMILITUDE.
113.
By
we have from
the cyclic
quadrilateral
A^A^B^B^
CA 2 CB^CA,. GB y
.
We may
therefore
antihomoloyous points is constant If the circles A, r l B, r 2 be regarded as portions of two geometrical figures, any point A n of one is antihorno;
logous to
Bn
of the other
when
the line
.
A nBn
passes
through a centre of similitude (7, and CA n CBn is equal to the above constant, which is termed the Product of Antisimilitude (External or Internal). To find the values of the products, we take the
GA 2 Bl which
for
common
.
tangents.
We have
Again, since
therefore
GA 2 CB^CT, CT2
.
(1)
limiting points
3),
CTt.CT^CM.CN
(2)
These constant values which may be expressed in terms of the distance (<5) between the centres of the given circles and their radii (rl and r2 ) are of importance in the theory
of coaxal circles, and will frequently be
made use
of in
Join
Let
AGT
- 6.
Then
CT2 = r,
EXAMPLES.
Similarly the internal product of antisimilitude
to be equal to
is
223
found
NOTE.
(Euc.
I.
*,
It should
circles lie
wholly out-
they intersect 8 < TI + r-2 and > r^ ~ r-2 and when one lies completely within the other
> +r
;
2,
if
(Euc. III. 12) hence it follows from (3) that the external product of antisimilitude is negative only when one circle lies wholly within the other. Also from (4) the internal product is negative
&<ri
ro
when
and
other case.
the circles are external to one another and positive in every In the case where both products are positive 8>ri^r2
;
< TI 4- r
therefore
8,
r 1} r2
I.
20), or
the
circles intersect in
EXAMPLES.
1.
two
circles
XBi = XA<>.
2.
[By Art.
112, if
AA
touching two fixed circles (A, TI) (#, r2 ). [By Art. 110, the required circle passes through an antihomo" describe a circle logous point P', and the problem thus reduces to
passing through two fixed points and touching a given
3.
circle."]
polars of the external centre of similitude with respect to circles are equidistant from the radical axis, and therefore also
The
of perspective of two circles. [Regard the circles as similar polygons of an infinite number of sides, and join their corresponding vertices (i.e. the homologous
Thus the ex-centre of similitude is a Centre of Perspective points). of the circles. Again, the corresponding sides (i.e. homologous lines)
intersect
In
224
Hence
5.
CENTRES OF SIMILITUDE.
the line at infinity is the axis
circles.
an axis of perspective of two circles. points B\^ A 2 connect through a centre of similitude (7, the circles may be regarded as polygons of an infinite number of sides whose corresponding vertices are antihomologous points and whose corresponding sides are therefore antihomologous lines but these latter intersect on the radical axis (Art. 112), which is therefore the axis of perspective.*
radical axis is also
The
[For since
antihomologous
6.
The
poles
A n> Bn of the
chords
A \A^ and
points.
[For they are the intersections of pairs of homologous lines, viz. the tangents at AI, A^ and B^ B2 respectively.] 7. In Ex. 6 the lines AiBi and A n Bn are conjugate with respect
to both circles.
8.
If
(7,
the inverse (C") of the point C' with respect to orthogonally at the circle A is the inverse of with respect to the circle B. hence [Since C' and C" are inverse points,
;
AC"XAXC ^
f
AC"X=BXC,
9.
therefore
circle
:
A variable
therefore etc.
contacts of
opposite species show that the product of the intercepts on their transverse common tangents made by the perpendiculars from the
centre and measured from their point of intersection
10.
is
constant.
The centres
of similitude, the centre of the circle of similitude, circle are pairs of inverse points with
Two
circles are
;
centre of similitude
circle
thus shown to be doubly in perspective to each the two axes of perspective forming the coaxal
whose radius
line at infinity.
is infinitely great, viz., the radical axis and the " for It follows that every two circles in the same
plane, however circumstanced as to magnitude and position, the radical axis and the line at infinity, being both axes of perspective, are both chords of intersection ; the corresponding points of intersection,
real or imaginary, according to circumstances in the case of the former, being of course from the nature of the figures always imaginary in the " case of the latter. (Townsend, )
FEUERBACIFS THEOREM.
11. The poles A^ P>i of tlie radical axis of two circles (A, 1\ are inverse points with respect to their circle of similitude.
;
225
B, r2 )
[For since
also since
By
addition
L *,
&
r
Thus
72,
AI, BI and A, B, since they subtend similar angles at JP, are pairs of inverse points with respect to the circle of similitude (Art.
Cor
8).]
cut two circles A and B at constant show that the centre of similitude of any two positions \\ and F2 is on L the radical axis of A and B. [For Vi and F2 meet the line L at equal angles (Art. 88, Ex. 7)
12. If
a variable circle
angles,
therefore
passes through their ex-centre of similitude.] 12a. Hence show that if the circles A and B each cut three fixed
it
circles FI,
F2 Fs
,
the three
13.
is
at the same angles a, /3, y, an axis of similitude of the radical axis of the two.
prove by an elementary method that the nine-points-circle touches the iii-circle. Draw C'X the fourth common tangent to the in- and ex-circles to the side c of the triangle ABC. We shall prove that the line
Feuerbach's Theorem.
To
joining
circles
the middle point of the base, to the point of contact passes through the point of contact Y of the in- and nine-points9
.
T be the point of contact of the in-circle, P the foot of the perpendicular, and C' the foot of the internal bisector of C. p
Let
226
CENTRES OF SIMILITUDE.
71,
By Art.
XYPC'
is
Ex. 3, MP. J/(/ = J( ~ &) 2 = MT* = MX. MY. Hence a cyclic quadrilateral and angle MC'X=MYP\ but
MC'X=MC'C-XC'C=A ~B\
at this angle. tangents at
hence
MYP=A~B,
and therefore
the base
AB
But the
they both
and A" to the circles are meet the base at the same angle A ^B.
logous points.
15.
The
common
Exam.
tangents to the in- and three ex-circles to the middle of the corresponding sides are concurrent. (Diiblin Univ. points
Papers.}
14,
[By Ex.
1C.
is
touches the
iii-circle.]
is drawn across two circles cutting right line show that if a variable circle at angles a and fi respectively cuts the given ones at the same angles in the points A', /?', C", //, A A\
AHCD
them
DU are concurrent
circles
;
and
line
[The given
meet the
ABCD
and
circle
A'B'C'D' at
are antihomologous points with respect equal angles to the external centre of similitude of the latter. Therefore A A'
hence
A A' etc.
etc.
is
meet
011
parallel to
the circle A'B'C'D' at a point (P) the tangent at which ABCD. The locus of P is the radical axis of the fixed
1
circles
by Ex.
2.]
CIRCLES OF ANTISIMILITUDE.
227
SECTION
II.
CIRCLES OF ANTISIMILITUDE.
Definitions.
of similitude of
The circle described witli either centre two given circles os centre, the square of
whose radius
tude.
is equal to the corresponding product (Art. 113) of antisimilitude, is known as a Circle of Anti simili-
Thus there are two circles of antisimilitude, External and Internal, according as the centre coincides with the
external or internal centre of similitude of the given circles. From the definition it is evident that all pairs of
antihomologous points are inverse points with respect to the circle of antisimilitude, or, more generally, that each of the tivo given circles is the inverse of the other with respect to either circle of antisimilitude. In the next chapter this latter circle, from this funda-
known
as the Circle
geometry of these
1.
Any two
circles
and
and
CA 2 CBl
.
CM
CN\
hence
(Art. 113)
has
and
are a
common
228
CENTRES OF SIMILITUDE.
3. The external
gonally Since
all circles
circle
AA
and
and B at equal angles. cutting BBl are equally inclined to the line
A BV
2
if
an
isosceles triangle,
and
XB^A^
is
is
circle cutting
and
B at
equal angles.
and B at equal angles passes circle cutting of and B l with respect a inverse pair points through 2 to the ex-circle of antisimilitude therefore, etc.
Thus any
3, 4.
4.
tude.
Any
circle intersecting
and
at supplemental
5.
Any
circle intersecting
and
orthogonally
is
orthogonal to both their circles of antisimilitude. For in this particular case A and B are cut at angles which are at once both equal and supplemental there
;
fore, etc.
by 3 and 4 combined.
EXAMPLES.
229
EXAMPLES.
1. A variable circle passing through a fixed point and cutting two given ones at equal angles passes through a second fixed point. [In every position it passes through the inverse of the fixed point with respect to the ex-circle of antisimilitude.]
2.
A variable
circle passing
two
fixed point.
and Y intersect in a point 7J each [For if the inverse of with respect to CJ\
,
3a. If the angles are supplemental, the radical axis of A' passes through the in-centre of antisimilitude.
4. If three circles .V, ]', at equal meet two others A and or supplemental angles, the radical centre of the three coincides v\ith the external or internal centre of similitude C or C" of the
two.
)',
Z Z X X Y
;
each pass
through C or (" according as the angles of section are equal or supplemental therefore, etc.]
;
NOTE.
the circles
In
this
example
it
may
r
,
first
case
and
each cut
F,
and
Z at
equal angles
therefore
;
Z,
A",
J'at
right angles (Art. 114). But the ex-circles of antisimilitude are at coaxal ; hence a variable circle A cutting three others A", }",
equal angles describes a coaxal system, the conjugate of that formed by the circles of antisimilitude of A", Y, taken two and tico. More
generally, a variable circle cutting three others X, Y> Z, at similar angles describes four coaxal systems whose radical axes are the
AT,
Y, Z.
common
ortho-
230
CENTRES OF SIMILITUDE,
gonal circle of the three cuts them at once at equal and supplemental angles, it belongs to each of the four coaxal systems.
5.
If
two
circles
A and
others
is the line F, Z^ the radical axis of J and joining the ex-centres of similitude of JT, F, taken in pairs.
A",
[A
6.
be described to touch three given ones arrange themselves in pairs coaxal with the four axes of
eight circles that can
similitude of the given ones.
7. In Ex. 5 the chords of the three circles joining the points of contact with the two meet at the in-centre of similitude of A and Z?,
The
of A", F, Z.
axis of
of contact pass through the poles of the radical respect to each of the circles X, F, Z. [For the tangents at the extremities of the chord of contact of being equal intersect on the radical axis of A and />.]
The chords
A and B with
NOTE. Gergonne deduces by means of the foregoing properties a wimple geometrical construction for the eight circles of contact of
EXAMPLES.
231
three given ones A", F, Z. The circles having similar contacts are found as follows Find the ex-centres of similitude of A', F, Z
:
taken in pairs
the line
joining
them
is
required circles
A and
B.
Next
common
orthogonal circle of the given ones. C' is the in-centre of similitude of A and B. Now obtain the inverses X', F', Z' of L with
respect to .V, F, these lines meet
respectively.
the
contact
therefore, etc.
found.
with
1,
we
Casey's relation in Art. 7, if we number 3 and let 4 be the required point of contact have the ratio of the tangents from 4 to 2 and 3, a given
By
2,
Jc. Similarly for the second circle which has the similar contacts with the three given ones, the ratio of the tangents from
quantity
its
Let
AiA-2y /A/>j
;
common diameter
of
two
circles
J/",
AiBiy AB'2,
circle
etc.]
MN
[For their centres are collinear, and they each cut the internal
of
aiitisimilitude
orthogonally
(Art.
114,
4)
therefore,
variable circle cutting three given ones at equal angles 10. passes through two fixed points, real or imaginary. [For it cuts the external circles of aiitisimilitude of the given
are coaxal
ones taken two and two orthogonally, and these (Art. 88, Ex. 13. 2) therefore the variable circle passes through their limit;
Two
A,
i\
variable circles
and
circles
and
line
/>,
ra at four points
B^ A 2 and
passes
A.2j
L>\
in a right
line
prove that
joining
their
a. The
centres
through a fixed
point.
ft
.
of their radii
is
constant.
y*.
232
CENTRES OF SIMILITUDE.
bisects
[a. Since the diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other, and is bisected at the middle point of AB.
XY
/3.
Let
L be
r^ and
and therefore
numerator
is
constant by a
= 2ZL) (
the
therefore, etc.
y. The
Ex.
circle
on
CZ is
12. Circles
8)
;
are described touching two fixed circles (as in Fig. of find the locus of the limiting points of these circles taken in
circle of antisimilitude of
pairs.
[The internal
(Art. 114, 3).]
I2a. Circles are described touching one another, and each touching two given circles ; find the locus of their points of contact. [The points of contact are the coincident limiting points of the touching circles hence the required locus is the internal circle of
;
antisimilitude of the
13. If
two given
ones.]
n points be taken on a circle, prove that (1) the mean I points formed centres of the n systems of n by omitting each
EXAMPLES.
point in succession,
lie
233
on a
circle
$n
lie
on the original
circle,
circles (Sn )
circle
on an equal
obtained by and so on
;
ad
infinitum.
(St. Clair.)*
[Let
the
G
1
:
A(jf to a,
n;
get
BG Gbn-\
and
be the mean centre of the system of n points. Produce AG 1 then a the is mean centre of making In the same manner we points formed by excluding A.
:
Gan-\
;
circle
is
hence the points a, b, ... lie on a 1, etc. a centre of similitude of the locus circle and the
:
given one.
CHAPTER XL
INVERSION.
SECTION
I.
INTRODUCTORY.
115. It has been seen (Art. 74) that the inverse of every point on a line with respect to a circle lies on a
circle described circle
with the pole of the line. This circle is said to be the inverse of the
with
and it may be generally a line is a circle passing centre of the given circle ; and conversely. is named the Circle of Inversion, and its
centre the Origin or Centre of Inversion. shall now proceed to discuss the inversion of a
We
system of points which are not collinear. Take the simplest case the vertices of a triangle ABC. Let their inverses with respect to a circle of inversion 0, r be
respectively A'y B' C'. It is obvious that the
t
CAC'A, ABA'B'
relations
:
are cyclic
THEOREM.
and thence by addition,
235
(1)
Similarly,
BOC = A+A'
(2)
(3)
and
If the base
COA=B+B'
given in f G is magnitude by (1) ; hence magnitude, If a variable point (C) describes a circle (circum-circle
origin also given in
:
AB
and
(C') is
circle
(A'B'C')*
generally, any two curves so related that every point of one has a Corresponding Point on the other inverse to it with respect to a given
circles
or,
Two
more
circle, are
inversion.
It has thus
circle
^
~"~
* This statement ia equivalent to the following If a variable line OPP' is drawn from a fixed point
at
to
a given
circle
and divided
X such
thus
that
OP OX = const. ;
.
the locus
of
X
.
is
circle,
f
which may be
and Through A" draw XC' OX OP' - OC OC parallel C'X CP' = const. Hence C' is a fixed point, and C'X is of constant The locus of X is therefore a known circle and the circle of length. inversion is obviously a circle of antisimilitude of the given one and its
proved independently.
Since
OP OP
f
OP OX
.
OX
inverse.
236
inverts into a circle
;
INVERSION.
and
in the particular case inverse is a line.
when
the origin
is
on the
circle, its
Since
AOJi=C+C',
worthy
Let the points A, B, G be G' may have any value deof notice,
1. If
2. If
is
the circum-centre of
ABG,
A=A',B = B'
is
C=C'.
ABC.
hence
Similarly
'
AOB = C+C'=Tr-B',
C'
= A.
A' =
and B' =
G.
is the left (or negative) Brocard point, ABC 3. If and A B'G' are again similar. is one of the vertices (f/ ) of Brocard's second 4. If 2
triangle,
AOB = 2C=C+C',
therefore
C=C'\ and
also
Hence the triangles are similar when the centre of inversion coincides with any of the six points 0, 2, 2',
-4 2 , B%, C'2
,
or their inverses.
is
(Art. 72,
(7'
Ex. 22.)
the points
5. If
on the circum-circle,
= 0, and
',
6. Let BOG, 60 + ^, 60 +
those of
GO A and
,
AOB
60 of
C.
Then A' = K=
an
any
may
be inverted into
species.
any yioen
117. In the preceding figure the point It is easy to taken inside the triangle.
has been
when
outside
ABG.
INVERSE FIGURES.
It will
if
237
in the given one, the fixed point in connexion with the figure determined by the method of Art. 19 coincides
A'B'C'.
From
but
similar triangles
AOB and
.
A' OB',
.
AB*IA'B'*
therefore
by substitution
or
c/c'-OA.OB/i*.
By
/>///=
= OB OC/r2 and
.
00. OA/r
2
,
we have
a /a / T = b/ V
-.-
OB = const. 77-7OA
,
Hence If the base and ratio of sides of a triangle are given, the base a,nd ratio of sides after inversion are In each case the locus of the vertex is a also known.
:
circle having the extremities of the base for a pair of inverse points (Art, 70) ; and since the loci are inverse figures, we have the following important theorem
:
Every
circle
circle
invert into a
and a pair of inverse points ; and more generally, circle and a pair of figures each the inverse of the
it,
from any
119.
circle
origin.
Theorem.
of inversion
Any
circle
its
inverse
X' and
the
are coaxal,
i.e.
have a pair of
common
238
INVERSION.
Let
and
be the
common
and X. It is manifest that they are inverse to X'. For X, P, Q invert respectively into points X', Q, P, which by the last Article are a circle and pair
the circles
of inverse points
;
therefore, etc,
requires no proof when the intersections of the circles are real, as the coaxal system is of the
The theorem
common
COR.
point species.
1.
The
circle
of antisimilitude
is
the circle of
to the
inversion of either of
Two
circles
and
COR. 2. The inverses of the vertices of any triangle with respect to the polar circle, real or imaginary, are the
vertices of the pedal triangle
circle
;
and
to the
polar
circles are
coaxal.
of a System of Four Points. Let f A, B, C, A', B C", D' be any four points and their inverses with respect to a given circle of inversion 0, r.
120. Inversion
and
The
CDC'I)',.
are cyclic.
Hence
OA'&=ODA,
QC'D' = ODC,
239
.......................... (1)
Also
AOC=B+B' therefore by substituting in (1), B + &+D + iy=2ir; ......................... (2) A + A'+C+C' = ZTT, similarly,
;
sums of corresponding pairs of opposite angles of the two quadrilaternls are together equal to four right
or the
angles.
The following
1. If
B+D
'
i.e.,
cyclic
system of points inverts into a cyclic system. Cf. Art. 1 15. 2. If B' = D' and A' = C' simultaneously, A'B'C'D' is a
parallelogram, and
its
and
NOTE.
found;
A + C=2(Tr-A') =
The
for
<:>(>*
-C').
AOC=B+K = B+>ir-\(B+D\
A+
7r
and
of
BOD
any
?>(B + D)
from which
vertices
quadrilateral invert into the vertices of a, parallelogram in an assigned order, viz., the intersections of the known
circles
COA
t
and BOD.
BOG,
3.
points
may
be inverted
ABCD
.
and
and
A'B'C'D'.
By AD/A'D'=OA we have
Art.
.
BC/B'C' = OB
Multiplying
.
OC/t*
OD/r
these
relations
"
A'D'
............
r*~
'
240
.
INVERSION.
..
.
similarly,
etc. etc.
;
CA
>
CA.BD = OA.OB.OC OD ^ RD
.
<
>
- -.
.............. ( 2 )
, ox
hence
BC.AD:CA.BD:AB. CD
= B'C' AD' C'A
.
B'D'
AB'
COR.
1.
If
;
B,
C, D
on a
circle
A,
B',
system.
For
if
Article
with the
follows that a
may
be
EXAMPLES.
1.
one
Any two triangles may be placed such that the vertices of the may be inverses of those of the other taken in any assigned
order.
2.
Any
four points
latter
may be
[For
the
quadrilateral
A\ 90-4', =2?+90 -4', and A + C+A' + 7r+A'=:I8tf the centres of inversion are the intersections of two known circles BOD and COA.}
1804-4',
;
90-4'; hence
since
3. Each side of a triangle divided by the perpendicular on it from any origin remains unchanged by inversion. 3a. If the origin is the symmedian point of the one triangle, it is
also the
4.
symmedian point
of the other.
If a,
circle,
denote the perpendiculars from any point on a (3, y on the sides of an inscribed triangle, then
fiy sin
(7=0.
[For
since
let
the origin
OL
'
EXAMPLES.
after inversion
241
M + CA + AB
a
/3
is 011
f+
a
7
cyclic
+?=0 | /3 y
therefore, etc.]
5.
polygon that
(Casey.)
(a/a)=0.
6.
The inverse
of a figure
line,
with respect to a line is its reflexion and is equal in every respect to the given
inverses A', B', C' ... of the points of intersection A, B, of any two figures are the corresponding points of interand the lines A A', BB', CC' ... are section of the inverse figures
(7,
The
inverse of A.
8.
is
A circle
when
orthogonal to
9.
variable chord
it
AB
/>,
point
C on
GO
their inverses
with
i.e.,
ABC'O
is
a cyclic
10. From any point P on the circum-circle a line is drawn through the symmedian point A", cutting the sides of the triangle ABC in A', B', C', prove the relation 2l/^i' = 3/7'A". [Employ the properties of Ex. 4 and Art. 15, Ex. 1 (3).]
The inverse of the circum-circle of a with respect to the in-circle is the ninepoints-circle of the triangle PQR formed by joining the points of contact. Let X, Y, Z be the middle points of the sides of PQR.
122.
Theorem.
triangle ABO
From
similar triangles
.
we
.
get
.
242
Mr. Piers C.
INVERSION.
Ward
Mannheim's Theorem
in-circle,
the circum-
XYZ,
that
is,
circle passing
through
a fixed point
Z and
of constant radius
r).
It there-
whose radius is fore envelopes a circle concentric with of to the diameter therefore, etc., by Art. equal
XYZ;
121, Ex.
7.
EXAMPLES.
1.
A
,
another
Py
is inscribed to one and escribed to variable triangle circle ; prove that the mean centre of the points of contact is a fixed point.
ABC
[This particular case of Weill's Theorem (Art. 53, Ex, 12) is easily For the mean centre of /*, ft R is the point of trisection of seen.
the line joining
are fixed
;
its circuni-
of
which
therefore, etc.]
2. If a quadrilateral A BCD be inscribed to one circle and circumscribed to another ; prove that the mean centre of its points of
contact
/*,
Q, R,
[Let
TF,
X, Y,
is a cyclic paralleloThen l r, X, F, S. y quadrilateral P, <?, a and is therefore rectangle. The mean centre of 1\ Q, R, S gram, is evidently that of the system IF, A", F, Z, or the centre of the
circle inverse to
ABCD with
ANGLES OF INTERSECTION.
3.
243
by
The four
[For the nine-points-circles invert into the circum-circles of the triangles formed by drawing tangents to the circle at the vertices
of the quadrilateral ; therefore, etc. The more general property for any quadrilateral has been independently demonstrated.
SECTION
II.
and
and the
circle of inver-
Let
A'B',
f
(7,
0',
AB,
;
MN
common
diameter
SS and TT'
0.
common
tangents intersecting in
Join
ST and ST.
244
INVERSION.
and 'B' are inverse segments with respect Since to the circle of inversion, the three circles are coaxal.
(Art. 114, Ex. 9.) Let / and /' denote the points of intersection of and S'T' with the line of centres by comparing equal
;
AB
ST
and etc., it follows that triangles OIS and are both perpendicular to AB. The quadrilateral CSS'I' is therefore cyclic; hence the inverse of is /'; and
OH\
ST
ST
is
:
/ with
The centre
the centre
C of any of inversion
I of
of
any
circle
with respect the centre of inversion inverts into the centre C' of the circle
(7.*
In the particular case when the inverse circle is a line, the inverse of the centre of a given circle is the reflexion of the origin with respect to the line.
The inverse
Again,
or,
of
ST is
by
t
say
find d'
To
and
r'
we have
where
is
Hence
cfi
~ r i .............
............. (2)
and
Circle, 1863,
PROBLEM.
945
From
(1)
we have
therefore generally
may
be determined.
;
COR. If the centre of inversion is on the circle d = r and r'=oo, thus verifying that the inverse of a circle from any origin on its circumference is a right line.
124.
Problem.
To invert two
circles
may
circles
a given
dv
\
the
from the origin the tangents, real or imaginary, from to the given circles. Then if p v p t denote the radii of the inverse circles, we have, by Art. 123,
distances
of
their centres
;
the
radius of inversion
The
circles
centre of inversion
is
that tangents
them.
drawn from any point on it to the given have a constant ratio; i.e. a circle coaxal with
COR.
circles
;
Any two circles may be inverted into equal and the locus of the centre of inversion is either
pi
circle of antisimilitude.
For when
114, 2.)
pzl tilt*
= ^1/^2
therefore, etc.
(Art.
Otherwise thus:
Since a circle and two inverse figures two inverse figures if the origin
;
246
be taken on either
inverts into a line.
INVERSION.
circle
of
Therefore
the inverse
of each other ivitk respect to a circle invert into reflexions of each other with respect to a line. (Art. 121, Ex. 6.)
EXAMPLES.
1.
Show how
to invert
any three
circles into
equal
circles.
of inversion are the points of section of the circles of antisimilitude of the given ones taken in pairs.]
[The centres
2.
How many
?
centres
of
inversion
are
of Ex. 1
[The three external circles of antisimi lit tide are coaxal (Art. 88, Ex. 13), and therefore meet in two real or imaginary points.
Also since every two internal and one external
similitude are coaxal, there are in or imaginary. ]
3.
circles of anti-
all right
Any
common orthogonal circle. For this reason been named the Circle of Self-Inversion of the given 4. To invert the sides of a triangle into
their
/3.
three circles are unaltered by inversion with respect to the latter has
ones.
radii
r.
[o.
/3. ratios
The centres of the in- and ex-circles are the four The distances of the origin from the sides are in the
origins.
inverse
r.]
125.
Theorem.
inverse figures
A A'.
For take the corresponding points B and E' on the curves which are consecutive to A and A'. Join AA' and BB' they each pass through 0. The lines AB and A 'B joining consecutive points may
;
THEOREM.
smce AJJA
247
&
is
indefinitely small,
BAO^ORA'^AA'R;
therefore
TA A'
is
an
isosceles triangle.
126.
is
Theorem.
to that
similar*
point.
For the angle between any two curves is the angle between the tangents at their points of intersection. But the tangents determine two isosceles triangles (Art. 125) on the line therefore, etc. If the centre of inversion is external or internal to both circles the angle remains unaltered if on the other hand it is external to either and internal to the other, the angles of intersection before and after inversion are supplemental.
AA
The angle of intersection of two circles undergoes as a figure, no change of form under the process of inversion, but often does as a
' '
magnitude, change into its supplement, tinder that process. " In the application of the theory of inversion to the geometry of the
circle, this
"The two
circumstance must always be attended to. ^ cases of contact, external and internal, come of course
under it as particular cases ; and in but one case alone, that of orthogonal intersection, which presents no ambiguity, can the pre" caution ever be entirely dispensed with. Townsend's Modern Geometry
of (he Point, Line, and
Circle, Art. 407.
248
127.
INVERSION.
follow from
1.
Any two
either point of intersection into two lines inclined at the same angle, e.g. two orthogonal circles into two lines at right angles.
circles,
e.g.
the three
real polar circles of the triangles formed from an orthocentric system of points, invert from any
two perpendicular
3.
Any three circles invert from any centre on their common orthogonal circle into three others whose
centres are collinear
;
common
orthogonal
circle.
4.
system of
circles
gonal
common
orthogonal
are evidently the limiting points of the given system which is coaxal. (Art. 86.) Hence for any centre of inversion
:
a. b.
A A
coaxal system inverts into a coaxal system ; or circle and a pair of inverse points invert into a
circle
and a pair
of inverse points ;
and
c.
points
coaxal system inverts into a concentric system, the common centre being the inverse of the second
limiting point with respect to the circle of inver-
sion.
PARTICULAR OASES.
6.
249
system of concurrent lines inverts into a coaxal system of the common point species, the common
points being the centre of inversion verse of the point of concurrence.
and the
in-
7.
An
If
angle and
its bisectors
invert into
two
circles
and
8.
(Art. 109.)
two
the third diagonal of a cyclic quadrilateral, are described cutting the given one orthogonally; they
are mutually orthogonal, and their points of intersection O l and 2 are therefore inverse points with
Hence if we take O l respect to the given circle. of as and 2 centres inversion we arrive at the
following results
circle
of
The three circles invert into a and two rectangular diameters the vertices the quadrilateral, which are inverse points with
:
respect to the circles, invert into inverse points in the same order with respect to the lines, i.e. form
Thus
the vertices
of
any
cyclic quadrilateral
may
be inverted into
those of
rectangle,
and
9.
A circle may
AA'
circle
centre
and pair
of points
and a pair of inverse points but the inverse of the centre of inversion A' is at
invert into a circle
therefore
infinity
circle.
;
is
250
10.
INVERSION.
Two parallel
externally
internally
origin.
if
if
lines invert into two circles touching the origin is between the lines and the lines are on the same side of the
;
11. If a quadrilateral ABGD inverts into a parallelogram from an origin 0; the pairs of circles BOG,
touch at
0*
SECTION
III.
Theorem.
If A, B, C
C', D
f
be
points
and A',
J3',
BC.AD:CA.BD:AB.CD = B'C'.A'D':C'A'.B'D':A'B'.C'D'.
This property has been shown to hold for
any
four
points and their inverses, and is therefore true in the particular case when they lie on a circle ; hence the anharmonic ratios of four concyclic points are equal to the anharmonic ratios of their inverses with respect to any
circle of inversion.
1, 2.
129. Problem. To invert a regular cyclic polygon ABC... from any origin P. The circumcircle ABC... inverts into a circle a/3y...; the diameters AA' BB' (7(7'. into circles passing through the origin P and cutting a/3y orthogonally in aa',
t
y
. .
. . .
yy
*
Hence a construction
HARMONIC POLYGON.
They
251
with therefore pass through Q the inverse of coaxal form a and thus inverse the circle to respect system of the common point species. (Art. 127, 6.)
Also the chords aa, PQ (Art. 72, Ex. 6),
ftf?,
yy'...
meet
in a point
on
On
the primitive figure any side BO of the polygon A A' meet the circle in a harmonic row
therefore (Art.
;
hence /3a/ya = /3a'/ya', or, by Euc. III. 22, the diagonal aa of the quadrilateral is the locus of a point such that its distances from either pairs of
an harmonic row
sides
which meet at
lengths
extremities are proportional to the of the sides; similarly for the quadrilaterals
its
yS/3/3'> etc.
K from
to the
is
evidently at the
intersection of the diagonals; and the inverse of the as has been shown, a correregular polygon possessing,
252
INVERSION.
spending and more general property has been termed by Casey an Harmonic Polygon.
Definitions.
The point
is
called the
Symmedian
Point of the Polygon ; and if the ratio of any perpendicular from to half the side on which it falls is tan a?,
then
the Brocard Angle of the Polygon. For the properties of harmonic polygons the reader
CD is
is
referred
Supplementary
130.
Cosymmedian
its
Triangles.
point,
Let
let
ABO
be a
tri-
angle K,
symmedian
and
the lines
AK, BK,
If the
OK
circle of inversion
the vertices of
ABO invert
Also since
B'C'A'A
harmonic, or A'A is a symmedian of the A'E'C' triangle similarly the other symmedians are E'E
is
and C'C.
It appears thus that the
two
triangles
point,
symmedian
lines,
symmedian
Brocard Angle, Brocard Points, etc. relations they have been termed
angles.*
On
account of these
Tri-
Cosymmedian
first
stated
Irish
Academy
in Milne's
in
December, 1885.
Companion.
EXAMPLE.
EXAMPLE.
253
be a triangle and G its centroid ; A A', JBB', CC chords of the circum-circle passing through 6 the symmedian point of A'B'C' is on the diameter which contains Tarry's point. (Vigari6.)
1.
If
ABC
[Let the circle be self -inverted from G as origin and the points A, Let A A", BB", CC' be the B, C invert into A' #', C' respectively. symmedian chords meeting in K.
y
If a circle
CGC" meet
GK in
the point
then
-,
KG.KL=KC.KC"
and similar relations hold for the circles AOA" and BOB" therefore these three circles meet in a second common point Z, which is
;
the inverse of K', the symmedian point of A'B'C'. with respect to the circum-circle Let J be the inverse of
ABC, and
it
follows that
power
of
K with
Hence OGJL
is
the angle GOK=L. It has been shown (Art. 67, Ex. 18) that Tarry 's point on the the circum-centre on the Brocard circum-circle corresponds to
Circle
with
respect
to
ABC
and Brocard's
first
triangle,
and
that
G is their common centroid; hence angle GNO GOK and GRO^GKO^GF'O. Therefore QGKF' is a cyclic quadrilateral,
III.
and (Euc.
fore
ThereF, A, F' are collinear. or F, /, L are collinear, the as line being the inverse of the circle OQKF' with respect to
21) the points
origin.
254
INVERSION.
the
circum-circles
of
Now
ABC
and
;
GFL
cut
each
other
OFG = L
NR, and
therefore
inverts into a
K' on
it
MISCELLANEOUS EXAMPLES.
1. The six circles that can be described to touch three given ones A, B, C, two externally and one internally and two internally and one externally, are in pairs the inverses of one another with
common orthogonal circle of A, B, C. with [Invert respect to the common orthogonal circle of J, B, C, and since J, B, C remain unaltered after inversion, three of the
respect to the
circles of contact invert into the
2.
remaining three
therefore, etc.]
The eight
in
circles of contact
with A, B,
C have
common
circle
of antisimilitude.
[As
3.
Ex.
respect to the
common
Three
two externally and one internally prove that they each pass of Circle. the centre Taylor's through [Invert with respect to Taylor's Circle and the circles in question invert into the remaining circles of contact, which in this case are
the sides of the triangle
;
they
If
ABC
be a triangle
and B'
the inverses of
A and B
to prove that
2* = /> 2 sin C/r'
where / is the radius of the in-circle of A'B'C. z [We have AC=p*/A'C, BC=p*/B'C and ABIA'ff = p IA'C. B'C, hence by addition
" Mathematical
EXAMPLES.
5.
255
vertical angle
Mannheim's Theorem.*
and radius /
the envelope of
to a circle
is
the base
AB
of
a triangle of known perimeter and since the inverse envelopes a circle, viz., the ex-circle of the triangle ABC therefore, etc.]
;
variable circle touches the base of an isosceles triangle at its middle point prove that the chords of intersection with the sides
6.
;
that meet within the circle envelope a fixed circle. (M'Vicker.) [See the property of Art. 61, Ex. 1.]
Mannheim s Theorem.
1
an
angle
o>,
that
prove that a triangle may be inscribed to one and circumscribed to the other. Hence find the locus of a point from which two circles may be inverted into two others, so that a triangle
may
8.
A
Q
variable chord
;
point
XX' of a circle 0, r passes through a fixed to prove that the circum-circles of the triangles and
QOX
envelope coaxal systems. [Let P be the inverse of Q with respect to the given circle. The and PA'', which circles in question invert into the right lines two of each concentric touch Cor. Art. 72. viz., the systems, 5, by
QOX'
PX
in-
and
PXX'.]
a Iriangle and the reflexions 9. Prove that the vertices of to the sides may be inverted with f anv respect 0:i 0i ^2> into the vertices of a triangle and three collinear points on the
Pt
sides.
(Russell.)
,
:i
[The circle BCO lt CA0 2 ABO meet in a point P (Art. 79, Ex. 15), which is seen from Euc. III. 22 to be on the circum-circle of Inverting from P therefore, etc.] OiPtPz.
;
is
C and either
of the base
circle.
256
10.
INVERSION.
Any
triangle
ABC and
a Sinison line
X YZ may be inverted
line
11. If four circles be mutually orthogonal, and if any figure be inverted with respect to each in succession the fourth inversion will coincide with the original figure.
;
Invert the four [The following proof has been given by M'Cay orthogonal circles from a point of intersection of any two of them. The latter invert into rectangular lines a third circle becomes one
:
cutting these lines at right angles ; and the fourth after inversion (p'), since it cuts the third at right angles and is concentric
p,
with
it,
satisfies
-p'
Let
PI,
P P
2,
the inverse figure; since OP2 OP. OP* = -p2, or the inverse of
.
denote the successive inversions of the point P on 2 and OP.2 = -OI\ therefore P3 with respect to the imaginary
OA=p
is
circle of radius
?'p,
whose centre
at 0, coincides with
there-
fore, etc.]
12.
"The
triangles formed by four right lines are coney clic." Prove this theorem by inversion from the point P common to the four circumcircles,
circle passes
through P.
P 2, the four circles into lines joining the 3, the centres remaining pairs of intersections of the circles in 1 of the four circles into the reflexions of P with respect to the four
passing through
;
;
EXAMPLES.
lines
257
;
therefore, etc.]
13.
be a
common tangent
to
two
circles,
and
the
if the circles are inverted ; tangents to them from any point as origin prove that T^ftt' is unaltered. from
14. The vertex C of a given angle ACE is fixed required to find the envelope of the circle ACB where A and B are points on a
;
given
15.
line.
find chord of a circle passes through a fixed point the locus of the point of intersection of the circles passing through and touching the given one at A and B.
;
AB
16. If two circles be inverted into any two others for each pair the square of the common tangent divided by the product of the diameters are equal.
;
4,
footnote.]
Prove Casey's relation among the common tangents to four circles all of which are touched by a fifth (Art. 7) by the inversion of a system of four circles touching a line.
18.
Draw two
parallel lines
circles
Invert this touching the lines and each other in succession. system from a point on a diameter of any circle perpendicular to
the lines and deduce the following theorem
:
A, B) C are three collinear points, and circles described on the segments BC, CA, A B respectively.
circles is
if
Jf,
7
,
are
A system of
drawn as in figure to touch each other and the given ones, p denote the nth circle to prove that the distance of its centre from A B = 2np. (Pappus.) R
Cn9
258
19. If
INVERSION.
;
three circles Ar^ Br^ Cr3 touch one another in pairs prove by inversion that the radii of the circles which touch them with contacts of similar species are
*Ws
where 2A
is
[Invert from the point of contact of Br%, Cr3 with a radius equal to the tangent to Ar^ etc.]
;
20.
The
is
tude of two circles from their radical axis and in-centre of similitude
equal to the constant product of antishnilitude. circle of similitude inverts from either centre of similitude
[The
[This
is
similitude with respect to two circles are equidistant from their radical axis ; the circle of antisimilitude being taken as circle of inversion.]
21.
circles externally
and the pair of transverse meets their radical axis in L and common tangents in A, C and B, D respectively prove the following properties of the figure
and of the circles are the middle 1. The limiting points points of the parallel sides of the quadrilateral PQRS.
tangents
2. The lines AB and CD move parallel to the direct common PQ and KS respectively.
3. The vertices of
ABCD lie
on the
lines joining
and L to the
limiting points.
4.
BC and AD
N respec-
tively.
circles
Since the four common tangents to the two given form a common escribed quadrilateral, the diagonals of which are concurrent with the diagonals of the corresponding
To prove 1.
inscribed quadrilaterals
therefore, etc.
6.
EXAMPLES.
2. Let the points
1, 2, 3, 4.
259
and
B and
by a
is
Apply Casey's
common
it
tangents
and reduce,
follows that
AZ+BZccAB. Hence AB
PQ
is
a
;
AB
and
PQ
are
parallel
R8
pair inverse points invert into three coaxal circles, one of which passes through the origin, and their limiting points ; also the circle inverts into the direct common tangent of the latter system. It follows easily (Art, 92, Ex. 5) that the inverses of and L pass
figure
3. To prove that the points D, Z, are collinear. Invert the from D as origin. The circles, their radical axis and of
ABCD
through 4.
since
therefore, etc.
of the triangle ZBC\ externally the base angle internally the vertical angle of the isosceles
BM bisects
LO
bisects
LMN
CM
NOTE.
is
This property, communicated by Mr. Charles M'Vicker, a manifest extension of Mannheim's Theorem. For if either of
the circles is reduced to a point Z, we have of the triangle BCZ the vertical angle fixed in magnitude and position and the ex-circle since the variable circum-circle BCZ (i.e. ABCD)
envelopes a circle to which the vertex and centre of the ex-circle are a pair of inverse points therefore, etc.
;
260
22.
INVERSION.
7),
showing
common
tangents to four
fifth.
;
[Invert the circles 1, 2, 3 into equal circles (Art. 124) A, r J3, r\ C, r\ and find the inverse />, r t of 4 with respect to the same circle of
inversion.
The
relation S23. 14 =
;
also the tangents 23, 31, 12 are equal to the formed by joining the centres of the sides of the triangle
ABC
and a Now describe a circle concentric with equal circles. radius equal to r *> rlt and the tangents from A, By C to it are Hence the general relation has respectively equal to 14, 24, 34.
been reduced to the corresponding one for three points and a circle. It is easy to see that the circum-circle of ABC touches D,r*> r\ for
;
by the converse of Ptolemy's Theorem the limiting points two circles are on A BC therefore, etc. Fry.]
;
of the
NOTE. The method of inversion so useful in Modern Geometry was discovered by the Bev. Dr. Stubbs of Trinity College, Dublin, in the year 1843. His valuable memoir on the subject is to be found
in the Philosophical
p.
338.
time, Dr.
his researches in the Transactions of the Dublin Philosophical Society. See vol. i., p. 145.
Ingram published
CHAPTER XII
GENERAL THEOEY OF ANHAKMONIC
SECTION L
SECTION.
ANHARMONIC SECTION.
131. Definitions.
Let a line
AB
thus
-CA.BD/BC.AD,
and is termed the A nharmonic Ratio in which the segment AB is divided by the points C and I). Similarly the anharmonic ratio of CD divided at A and B is
CA/DA + CB/DB or -CA BD/BC. AD. The points G and D are Conjugate or Corresponding Points in the Row A, B, C, D and AB and CD are
.
Conjugate Segments. It is obvious that conjugate segments divide each other Equianharmonically, i.e. the
anharmonic
that of
ratio of
AB
A
divided at
C and
is
equal to
CD
divided at
and B.
132. Let the four points A, B, C, be divided into three pairs of opposite segments BC, AD; CA, BD\ AB, CD then the anharmonic ratios of
;
261
262
ANHARMONIC SECTION.
D = BA/CA +BD/CD = X, (1) CA divided in and D = CB/AB ~- (7D/^LD = ^ (2) and J.JS divided in and D = AC/BC+AD/BD = (3) or their reciprocals since a segment divided in A and D is divided in the reciprocal anharmonic ratio by D and A.
BC divided
in
A B
and
v,
X,
yu,
i/
and
D.
NOTE. Let a line AB be divided internally in a variable point As and externally in X' such that AXjBX^k AX'fBX'.
.
approaches B,
A XjBX increases
simultaneously.
X'
approaches we have
For
b-x
but a > b y thus
it
~>
or
<a
b
according as
a>or < b.
moves towards B the ratio and becomes infinitely great when Here also it coincides with the variable point coincides with B. its conjugate A", and the point B is thus a Double Point of the systems described by the variables X and X'. Similarly A is a
follows that as
increases,
1
A X'IBX' continually
double point.
Again, as
A"'
recedes from
B on the line produced, A^ approaches In the limit when A'' is at infinity and
its
simple ratio
; conjugate the two points whose conjugates are at infinity are isotomic conju-
conjugate X(
P) divides the
We
the
corresponding points of the two systems move in the same direction the double points are imaginary.
Problem. To express all the Anharmonic Ratios ofABCD in terms of any one of them (X). BC. AD + GA BD + AB. OD = 0; Since dividing by AB CD, we have
133.
.
.
PROBLEM.
263
.
tion
Thus generally it follows, by dividing the above equaby each of its terms, that
M +1/X = 1;
The
six ratios are therefore
X,
1/X,
(X-1)/
These may be expressed as trigonometrical functions of an angle. For let A = sec 2 #. Then the ratios taken in the above order reduce
to the following
2
:
sec' $,
cos
#,
2 shr#, cosec #,
- tan 2 #, - cot'2 #.
(X
If two of
I)/ A,
then
A2
A 4- 1 =0
and A = to
In this case
2 the three pairs of ratios have the values w and o> - 1 the points form an harmonic row, and the If A remaining ratios are - 1, - 2, - 1/2, 2, 1/2.
In speaking of the anharmonic ratio of four points on a line the order in which the points are taken is to be
understood.
tion
Dr.
[ABCD]
AC/BC+AD/BD,
EXAMPLES.
1.
To prove
that
= [CDAB}
and hence when any two constituents of four points are interchanged, the anharmonic ratio of the system remains unaltered, provided the remaining pair be likewise interchanged.
2.
If
[ACD] = [ABDC] = K
in this case
264
3.
ANHARMONIC
SECTION.
of points A, B,
(7,
that
J)y
...
[Expanding the
etc.]
4.
on the
left side
and reducing
therefore,
A' y
#, G
For any two collinear systems of points A, B, C, D, Y/ D', E' ... having given [ABCU\ = [A'B'C'Dr\
,
...
and
[ABCE^A'BC'E'l
[BCDE\=[B'C'D'E'l
5.
to prove that
[By Ex.
If
3.]
[
[ABCD]=[ABC' D'l
in
prove that
AB CO'] = [A BDU].
by
alternation.]
t
[Expanding the
6.
If
Ex.
[ABCF]=[A'B'C'F'l
prove that
etc
(1)
If a
segment
A',
MN
1 ,
is
points
B B
y
C, C', etc.
1.
\NAEC
...
^[MA'B'C'
and \_NAEC
1
... }
= [NA'B'C'].
2. [ABCD...} = [A'BC'iy...].
[MNAA] - [MNBB ] = \MNCC } = ... etc., by Ex. 5. [MNAB] = [MNA'ff] [J/A ^l C] = [J/^^ '{7'], etc. Hence by division we have [MABC] = [MA'B'C'l etc.
r
[Since
...
To prove
8.
2.
We
[MA3D] = [MA'ffiy],
If a
J5
is divided harmonically by points A and J', to prove that the anharmonic ratio of four of the six points taken in any order is equal to that of their four = conjugates, [ABCC'] [A' C' C].
and
B',
MN
;
[By Ex.
7.
[MABC]=[MA'B'C ]
Ex.
4.]
but (hyp.)
;
inter-
changeable, therefore
[MABC'] = [MA'B'C]
of Ex. 8,
i.e., for any six collinear points anharmonic ratio of any four is equal to that of their four conjugates [CABA']=*[C'A'B'A] then 1. The anharmonic ratio of every four is equal to that of their
C', if the
four conjugates.
EXAMPLES.
2*.
265
of har-
monic
alternation (Ex. 5) [AA'BC']=[AA'CB'] = [A'AC'J3] similarly for divide the segments all other combinations. To prove 2. Let
;
[To prove 1. By hyp. since [CABA'] = [C'A'B'A] on rearranging, by Ex. 1, we get [AA'BC]=[A'AB'C']=[AA C'B ]. Therefore by
f f
MN
harmonically,
f
it
For
[CABA ] = [C A'JB A] and [C ABA'] = [C'A'J3'Al hence (Ex. 6) [MA CC'] = [MNC'C] therefore, etc. (Ex. 2)]. 10. Show generally for two equianharmonic systems if any two conjugates A and ^4'are interchangeable, e.g., if [ABCD] = [A'B'C D']
f f
and
[NABA'^NABA]
also
by
and [A'BCD]=[AB'C'D ] that 1. Every four are equianharmonic with their four opposites 2. The segments A A', BB', CC', DD' have a common segment of harmonic section. [By the method of Ex. 9.]
;
SECTION
II.
monic
correlative properties of a pencil of rays, and that the latter are immediately derived from the former by aid of
the equation
BG.AD:GA.BD:AB.CD
= sin BO. sin AD
:
sin (JA
sin
BD
sin
AB
sin
CD.
of the
266
pencil
ANHARMONIC SECTION.
O.ABCD, and
it
where
denoting by A, B, C, D the points meets the legs of the pencil again; since the
sines of the angles at are in the ratios of the chords to them we opposite may further obtain from the anhar-
monic properties of collinear points corresponding relations amongst points which lie on a circle.
135.
The following properties will appear evident 1. All transversals to a pencil of rays are cut equian:
drawn
parallel to one of
its
rays
is
divided
AC
3. In 2,
if
A'BV
C,
parallel to
...,
if
the lines
all
DD' and
corresponding points of the given systems pass through 0. [This important property is the converse of 1 and
follows easily
by an
indirect proof.]
PENCILS IN PERSPECTIVE.
267
136. Theorem. If tiuo lines be divided equianharmonically such that a pair of corresponding points
coincide at their intersection [OABC...] = [OA'B'C'...] the systems are in perspective ; and reciprocally if two
equianharmonic pencils are such that a pair of corresponding rays coincide on the lines joining their vertices they are in perspective. Let A A' and BB' meet in P. Join PC, and if possible
let
PC cut
Then
But
since the
therefore \OA'lfCr] = [OA'ffC"], i.e. C' and G" coincide. Reciprocally for any two pencils P. ABC, ... and
P'. A'B'C't
... if
intersect respec-
tively in
line
X and
:
F, it follows that
C and
C"
meet on the
ZF
The rows
Otherwise thus
[XYZW]
anharmonic
therefore
Z and
Z' coincide.
COR.
1.
If
two
any two
rows passing through the intersection of a pair of corresponding rays are in perspective.
268
COR.
2.
ANHARMONIC SECTION,
Through a given point
P a line
may
be drawn
across a triangle ABC, cutting its sides in the points Q, R, S, such that [PQRS] = a given anharmonic ratio.
[For the pencil (A PQRS) formed with the row at any vertex A of the triangle is given, and since three of
.
its
is
known.]
Def. Lines divided equianharmonically are also said to be divided Homographically. The term homographic
applied in general to the equianharmonic division of figures of the same kind, e.g. lines, circles, etc., etc.
is
EXAMPLES.
1. Every tangent to a circle is cut harmonically by the sides of the escribed square. [In the limiting position when the variable tangent coincides with a side of the square the row of points determined on it are harmonic therefore, etc., Art. 81, Ex. 3.]
;
ratios in which a variable tangent divided by four fixed tangents, in terms of the chords of contact of the tangents.
2. is
[Let P, Q, It, S denote the points of contact of the sides of the in escribed quadrilateral, which meet the variable tangent at
A,
B,C,D;
.
Then
ABCD^O
A BCD
.
PQRS,
;
OP OB,
;
cular lines
QR.PS'.RP.QS-.PQ.RS.']
escribed to a circle at the points P, Q, R, S, each pair of diagonals and a corresponding pair of opposite connectors of the inscribed quadrilateral PQRS are con3.
current.
8.)
ZZ XX'
EXAMPLES.
269
trahsve/sal to the
Consider each of the four tangents at the points P, Q, R, S a quadrilateral XX'YY'ZZ'. Since consecutive
tangents meet on the circle, the tangents at P and Q are cut in the same order at the points P, Z F, X' and Z, therefore JT, F'
y
,
rent.
Hence
P,
XX' are
;
concur-
therefore, etc.]
NOTE.
Conic,
when
and
As the above properties are more generally true for the consider an interesting case which arises in the parabola the fourth tangent is at infinity (Art. 81). Let tangents
we
AC
BC be
drawn
tangent
XY
BC
the equianharmonic relations easily reduce to BX/CX CY/A or ; a variable tangent divides two fixed tangents in the same ratio. It Therefore the foci of also subtends a constant angle at the focus. the three parabolas described to touch each pair of sides (6, c, etc.) of a
triangle
ABC at
(BC) are
the vertices
If a circle
[By Art.
5.
7.]
The anharmonic
with
points-circle
ratios of the points of contact of the ninethe in- and three ex-circles of the triangle
ABC
are
(
7T^> #rr^
[As
in
32
5*-
Ex.
4.]
6.
If the
(or conic)
anharmonic ratios of four points A, B, C, D on a circle be denoted by A, /w, j/, etc., to prove that the anharmonic
ABCD are
A2
2
,
/x
v2 , etc.,
where
P is
AB
the pole
in E,
of the line
AB.
[Let PC,
C'.
PD
y
in
",
D'y and
AB are
(say);
therefore
**W
AF
>
270
whence
ANHARMONIC SECTION.
BE
IT*
;
But [ABEG] = P.
ABEG=P. ABCD
.
.
therefore, etc.]
For any two homographic rows A'B'C' ... on different axes L and if of points ABC A and A' of each be any pair joined corresponding points to all the points on the other axis, the two pencils
137. Directive Axis.
.,
are in perspective (Art. 136), i.e. A A'B'C' ., A'. the intersections of the pairs of lines AB', A'B(C"); AC\ A'C (B")\ AD', 47), etc., are collinear. We are thus enabled
. . .
ABC
. . .
to find
a point P' on
corresponding
to
a given
point P on L.
For having obtained the line B"C", join A'P and let it meet jB"(7" in P"; then AP" meets the axis L' in the
required point.
An important point arises out of the consideration of the correspondents to the intersections 0, P, and P' of the axes Z, L', L" taken in pairs. By means of the
on the axis general method given above we find that L corresponds to on the axis L and that P' on the axis
',
L' corresponds to on the axis L. This shows that the axis L" of perspective of the pencils
A.A'ffff...,
A' .ABC...,
271
and A' were arbitrarily chosen as any vertices of pair correspondents of the given homographic systems, is a fixed line, since it meets each axis in a point corresponding
to their intersection
on
the other.
Hence
all pairs
tors
on a
(XT', X'Y) of pairs of non-corresponding points lie This line is called the Directive Axis of the line.
at
given homographic systems. Otherwise thus Take the two homographic pencils and L as transversals to them respectively, then
:
A" and L
= similarly for the vertex J5" it follows that [CAPO] [A'C'FOl therefore by division (Art. 133, Ex. 3) [AJSPO] = [ A'P O], i.e. the lines ARj A'B, PP'are concurrent.
f r
applies to the
more general
case of
two systems
on a
conic.
138.
Directive Centre.
pencils
is
two homographic
reciprocation
O.ABC... and
For any two homographic pencils of rays the lines joining pairs of cor0'. A'KG*.
. .
272
ANHARMONIO SECTION.
responding intersections (AR, A'B) of non-corresponding rays (A, B and A', B) are concurrent. The point of concurrence is termed the Directive Centre
f
and its property just stated may be methods proved by analogous to either of those given in Art. 137 for the directive axis. These are left as useful
of the systems,
on either axis L To find a point 139. Problem. whose correspondent on the other is at infinity (oo'). meet on the Since the lines joining A, oo' and A', directive axis, we have the following construction:
through
draw a
intersection with
parallel to L', join A' to its point of the directive axis this line meets L in
;
other.
oo
two homographic rows of points are such that the points oo, at infinity on the axis correspond, the lines are divided similarly.
If
AB: BC=A'&:B'C'',
there-
3. Having given the vertical angle in magnitude and position of a triangle of constant species, the extremities of the base divide the
sides homographically.
4.
If the lines
A A',
tices of
two
ABO and A'B'C' are concurrent at a Z of the pairs of sides BO, B'O',
meet the
lines
[Join
XY and
let it
AA\ BF,
respectively.
Then
OAFA';
EXAMPLES.
273
therefore \OBY'B'\ = \pAX'A'']t and since the point is common to both rows the pairs of connectors AJ3, X'Y', A'H are concurrent.
of the
two
AA\
harmonically.]
5.
A variable
triangle
vertices
on three concurrent
pass through fixed points -Tand Y; then the third side passes through a fixed point on the line XY.
lines
its sides
[By Ex.
6.
4.]
The
Any
line passing
circles is cut in
8.
a constant an harmonic ratio by their radical axis. of the six points four Y', Z' in Ex. 4 are Y, Z, Every
',
274
9.
ANHARMONIC SECTION.
In the figure of Art. 137 prove the relations
1.
2. [ABCP]=[A'B'C'0] =[A"B'C"Pl
It will be seen that the triangle AB'C" is inscribed to escribed to B'C' A", and more generally that of this system of three triangles each is inscribed to one and escribed to the other of
NOTE.
A'BC&nd
the
remaining two.
opposite side If 6'" of the triangle A'B'C" form B and C of the corresponding side of A'BC to
y
,
it is inscribed a row of points J5, C A, P. Similarly the vertex A' and opposite side BC of A'BC form with the corresponding side B'C' of the triangle A'B'C' to which it is inscribed a
which
But these rows are equianharmonic (Ex. 8, 2) B', C\ A\ 0. hence for such a system of triangles the vertex and the opposite side row
;
of each divide homographically the corresponding side of the triangle to which it is inscribed. Again, B'C"PP is the row of points formed by the extremities
of the base
B'C" and
its intersections
BC and
But
Let the point C' vary along the axis L'. Then the lines A C' and BC' turn around the fixed points A and B A" and B' move on the lines A'C and BC\ and the directive axis passes through the fixed point C". In this case A'B'C' is a variable triangle inscribed to A'ffC and escribed to ABC", both of which are fixed. Hence for a variable triangle A'B'C' inscribed to a given one A'B'C, if two of its sides pass through the vertices A and B of a triangle escribed to the
;
Let us
Since
passes through the third vertex C". positions of the variable triangle A'B'C'.
its sides
pass through the fixed points A, B, C" respectively, Hence when two triangles are triangle.
to a third A'B'C, if the sides A"B', etc., and opposite ter~ divide the corresponding side A'B' of A'B'C in a constant
CORRESPONDING POINTS.
1
275
sides determine
to
anharmonic ratio [A'B'C'P }, the intersections of their corresponding a common inscribed triangle ADC" which is escribed
A'B'C.
And
the vertex C" and opposite side AB cut the corresponding above constant auharmonic ratio.
140.
Theorem.
points
to
ABC...X and
<x>'
and
oo
are at infinity ;
oo';
oo,
pairs of cor-
A'X' = BX &X', etc., etc. or // variA' be taken on fixed lines L and L' respectively such that the rectangle under the distances and X' on the lines is constant from two fixed points
therefore
.
[A'B'tt'X']. Expanding* and responding points [AliX<x>] this relation becomes reducing, AX/BX=l+A'X'/B'X';
AX
able points
A and
they describe
homographic systems.
the vertical angle of a triangle of congiven in magnitude and position, the
COR.
stant
1.
When
is
area
extremities of the base divide the sides homographically. and X', whose correspondents In this case the points
are oo'and
oo,
of the axes.
By
is
3,
we
a conic
curve
is
COR.
2.
of points
may
be
so placed that the corresponding segments A A, BB', mfty have a common segment of harmonic section.
etc.,
L and
276
points
ANHARMONIC SECTION.
coincident.
The equations
P\
of the
article are
then written
.
B';
and N.
MN
is
the
it
by
[MNBC] = [MNBfC'l [MNCD] = [MNffiy], etc., etc, [MABC...] = [MA'RC'...] and [NABC...] = [NA'B'C'...}.
See Art. 133, Ex.
COR.
3. 7.
common
the equations
XA
X'A'=XB.X'B'...=XM. X'M=XN.
X and X'.
If the distances OA, OA' from any point O on the axis be follows that (x - OX)(x f - OX') = const. , a result of the form
=Q
(cf.
Art. 143).
PROBLEM.
141.
277
For any two homographic rows of points we have of any point P, a, to find the correspondent Art. means of the directive axis, 137, and /3 by the by Z'P' = const. It will now be proved that formula two given homographic rows can be generated by the revolution of either of two determinate angles around fixed vertices, the positions of the latter and the magnitude of the angles depending on the equal values [ABCD. .] and [A'B'C'D'. .] and the positions of the axes.
seen
how
XP
Problem. // A BC... and A'B'C'... be any two homographic rows of points; to find two points suck that the angles subtended at them by the segments A A', BB'
142.
etc., joining pairs of corresponding points are equal.
Let and F be the required points X, X' the correSince AEA' is a spondents of oo' and oo (Art. 139). on L coincides with X, constant angle, if any point
;
EP'
EQ
.ZJJT'are
equally inclined to
equal.
Similarly if Q' and X' Hence the lines EX and and L\ or the angles AXE
278
ANUARMONIC SECTION.
and
their correspondents A' and oo' are equal in the two triangles therefore and EA'X' (hyp.); we also have the angles and EA'X' equal, and the Hence (Euc. VI. 4) triangles are similar.
E by
and
AEX
AEX
AXIXE=EX'jX'A' = = const. (Art. 140). AX.A'X' and EX.EX' Now in the triangle XEX' we are given the
fixed, the difference of base angles the sides ; therefore the vertex is
fixed points or F, which are obviously the opposite vertices of a parallelogram with XX' as diagonal.
COR.
1.
For
fore
if
The angles AEA', AXF> and 4'ZTare J/and X' coincide, EA is parallel to L
is
equal. there-
AEA'
or
between
COR.
similar.
FX and L,
2.
EX' and
FX are
parallel.
The
triangles
EX A
f
are
and EA'X' [For by similar triangles = EX' but FX, hence AXIAE=EX'IEA',
AEX
we have
or
by alternation
6).]
AX/XF= AE/EA'\
therefore,
etc.
(Euc. VI.
axes
denote the point of intersection of the are isogonal conjugates and points with respect to the variable triangle OAA'.
COR.
3.
If
[By Cor.
fore, etc.]
FAX=EAA' and
FA'X' = EA'A\
there-
COROLLARIES.
279
frofn
COR. 4.* The product of the perpendiculars p and p' and on the variable line AA' is constant
(pp'=JP).
[By Cor.
3.]
COR. 5.* The locus of the intersection of every two rectangular positions of A A' is a circle the square of
is
2
/>
= 2/ 2 +<S2
variable line cutting two fixed lines homoall positions of itself in a system of cuts graphically A"B"C"... such that points
[ABGD
.]
= [A'ffffjy.
.]
= [A"B"C"D\
.].
of the system as in OA", divide the angle LQU of the q u adrilateral PXP'O harmonically (Art. 68). Similarly for OFandOJT.... Hence we have [O.XY...] = [O.A ff'...']
Draw
XYZ
...
figure.
Then
OX and
But
ff
7.
Therefore [A'B'C'.
*
.]
= \A"B"C".
.].
line
A variable These properties respectively may be otherwise stated A A' cutting two fixed axes homographically envelopes a conic of which E and F are the foci. The locus of intersection of rectangular
:
tangents
is
280
ANHARMONIC SECTION.
line
it
circles in
[For the rectangle under its distances from the centres of the circles is constant, Art. 78, Ex. 12; therefore, etc.,
Cor. 4.]
COB.
8.
two
that the chords intercepted by them are in a fixed ratio cuts all positions of itself homographically.
[By
any point
A, B,
G D on
y
a, /3, y, x,
be denoted by passing through and the distances of any point 0' measured
y
a line
along another line L' to A' B', C', D' be similarly a, are homographic if y', x', the two systems of points
(ft
/3',
-''
of the form
3.)
have seen that the lines joining corresponding points envelopes a conic touching L and L'. In the particular case
x' is
We
when OJ=QO
also
oo,
touched by the line at infinity. It follows obviously that when A =0 in the above equation the conic is a parabola.
Thus if a variable
line be
drawn
PARTICULAR CASES.
and
it
281
b of
a triangle
envelopes a parabola
to
the
(1), x and x' are interchangeable in the equation and, as will be more fully explained in the next chapter, the two systems
and
B = G in
are in Involution.
The double points of two systems on a common axis are found from (1) by putting x = x, in which case the equation reduces to the form Ax^+(B G}x+D = 0.
EXAMPLES.
1. If the distances of two pairs of collinear points J, B and A\ B' from an origin on the line be denoted by the roots of the equations ax 1 + 2bx + c = and a',*; 2 4- Zb'x + c = 0, they form a harmonic row if ac' + a'c 266' = 0.
f
2. Having given two of the anharmonic ratios of four collinear points equal, prove that
CHAPTER
XIII.
INVOLUTION.
two systems of points A, B, 0, ... A\ B', C', ... on any line or circle any three pairs A, B>B'\ C, C' which correspond are connected by a relation
144.
When
of
of the form
it has been proved in and four four 1. that their 9, every oppoare equianharmonic 2. that A A', BB\ CC ... have
f ;
,
[BCAA'] = [B'C'A'A],
regard either of
these properties as a criterion of points in Involution. Now since [BCA'B'] = [irC'AB], by expanding and
reducing
we
get
RV OR
GA
'
was
shown by the application of Ceva's Theorem that a straight line drawn across a quadrilateral is cut in involution; the conjugate points A, A', etc., being the intersections of the line with the pairs of opposite connectors of the
figure.
Again, if a pencil of six rays be taken and a circl$ described through the vertex cutting the rays in points
282
283
B'\
(7,
sin
BO A'
'
sin
COR
'
sin
^0(7'
( >
ainCOA'
The
tion.
criteria (1)
sin
^05'
sinSOC"
and
Equations of Involu-
when
arid
AA'
BB', CO'
...
harmonic
section.
when any one point on an axis, or ray a has the same correspondent to whichvertex, through
It follows that
ever system it be regarded as belonging, then every point on the axis or ray through the vertex possesses the same
*
property."
In illustration of this theorem, let the correspondents be joined in pairs to any point (A") on the directive axis of the systems (Art. 137). Then the corresponding rays A!'B A"B' are interchanget
able, their
therefore
The locus of a point at which two homographic roivv subtend a pencil in involution is their directive axis ; and
tivo
A system
is
com-
its conjugates pletely determined when two pairs of A A'\ B, B' are given; and the conjugate C'of any point
y
vol.
ii.
p. 276,
284
INVOLUTION.
inverse with respect to the circle described with pair of inverse segments.
is
is indefinitely great, one of at infinity, and therefore (Art. 72, etc., etc. ; that is, if one of
is its
AB and A'B' as a
Cor. 3)
the
MA=MA, MB^MB,
y
double points of a system in involution is at infinity, the segments AA' BB', CC' ... have a common centre, viz.,
the other double point.
Also a variable segment A A' of constant length moving along a given axis determines two systems of points in
involution the double .points of which are imaginary.
Theorem. If two chords AA', BB' of a circle meet in C, any line through C which meets the circle in
147.
0' determines a system of points A, A'; B, B'\ in involution. Let AB and 00' meet in Z (Art. 64, iv. fig.). Then the pencil B. AB'OO' is equianharmonic with the row of points ZCOO' it determines on the transversal to it through G. For a similar reason
0, 0'
and
[ZCOO']
from which relation
cyclic points
= A BA'00'=[A'BO'0],
.
it
and
The concurrency of the chords AA\ BB', 00', being involved in this relation, furnishes a geometrical explanation of the theorem of Art. 133, Ex. 9 (1).
If through any point P,. inside or outside a circle (or conic} a number of chords be drawn to cut the curve in* A,A'\ B,B'\ C, C', ..., the two systems ABC..., A'B'C'...
EXAMPLES.
285
are in involution, and (Art. 64, III.) the polar of meets the circle in the double points, real or imaginary.*
EXAMPLES.
variable line passing through either centre of similitude of two circles cuts them in four equianharmonic systems of points.
1.
2. variable circle cutting two given ones at equal or supplemental angles divides them equianharmonically. 3. If two circles Vly F2 cut two others at the same angles a and ft in the points A, J3 C, D and A', R, C', Z)', prove that
y
[A A', BE', PC', Diy are concurrent at the external centre of Cf. Art. 113, Ex. 12.] similitude of Fb F2
.
4.
More
number
r
of circles Fj,
2, ~
...
Fw
prove
that [AA'A"...}
= [BBB'...]^[CC
C"...']
= [DD'D"...'\.
5. In Ex. 3, if the angles a and ft are right, the anharmonic ratio of the four points of intersection of the variable circle is equal to that of the four points on their common diameter.
ABC, A'B'C' inscribed in the same circle are and from any point P on the circle lines PA', PR', P(7'are drawn meeting the sides of ABC in Jf, F, Z, the points are collinear. X, Y, Z, [The Pascal hexagons PB'BACC', PC'CBAA PA'ACBB' have YOZ, ZOX, XOF as Pascal lines therefore, etc.]
6.
If
two
triangles
in perspective at 0,
denote the point on the circle corresponding to P in the meet the sides of A'B'C in perspective, and the lines FA, P'B> A", F', Z', 1. F, Z' are collinear with JT, F, Z and the six
7.
If
PC
ii.
2. [XYZO]=[X'Y'Z'0].
vol.
p. 208.)
(Townsend,
*
When
and
N which
the point is outside its polar cuts the circle in real points divide AA' , BE', CO'... harmonically, and are therefore
ABG
...,
A'B'C'
by inversion
and
F2
286
8.
INVOLUTION.
variable circle cutting three fixed circles at equal or similar, six home-graphic systems of points on the circles. determines angles [Take two positions of the variable circles cutting the given ones
at equal angles a and f$ respectively then each of the given ones cuts a coaxal system (Art. 114, Ex. 10) at the same angles a and (3
; ;
It is evident that the three pairs of double points therefore, etc. of the homographic systems on each circle are the points of contact
of the corresponding circles of contact.]
9.
assigned species.
10.
Describe a circle touching three given ones with contacts of [By Ex. 7.]
two given
11.
Describe a circle passing through a fixed point and cutting arcs on each of two circles equianharmonically.
circles
12.
The
of a circle is divided
chords.
13.
Equal arcs
two
DESARGUES' THEOREM.
148. Any transversal to a cyclic quadrilateral A BCD meets the three pairs of opposite connectors BO and A D,
etc., etc.,
W in
in X, X'\
F, F';
Z'
and
the circle
in
DESARGUES' THEOREM.
Ifor the pencils
287
and
the
therefore
[ZY
two
triads F, Z,
or
it follows Again, because C.BDWW'= that and in W' are involution Z, X, Z', X', similarly
W
'
A.DWW
X,
F,
GDWW
;
CDWW,
W and Z',
F',
COR.
circle
1.
we
For any
point
escribed quadrilateral the lines joining any to the three pairs of opposite intersections X, X'\
F, F'; Z, Z'
and
the
pair of tangents
PW,
PW
are in
involution.
By reciprocation from any origin it follows that the theorem and Cor. 1 are more generally true for a
2.
COR.
COR.
sides of
3.
In the particular case when a pair of opposite a cyclic quadrilateral, or one inscribed in a conic,
remaining pair become tangents, and the
coincide, the
288
Also the line
section,
INVOLUTION.
(M )
is
i.e.
which
;
passing through their point of intertherefore a double point, is divided variable chord of
is
harmonically
point
and
4.
its
polar.
the transversal (N) is a tangent to the conic, the points of contact (TFTF) and (FF') are the double points.
COR.
When
COR. 5. As a particular case of Cor. 4, let the transversal be parallel to the chord of contact. Then one of the double points (FF') is at infinity, and the other is there-
fore the
property The chord of contact of two parallel tangents (i.e. a diameter) bisects every parallel chord of the conic, or the
locus of the
is
right line.
Since a parabola touches the line at infinity and the chord of contact of any tangent and the (Art. 81) line at infinity is a diameter, any chord (WW) of a para-* bola meets a tangent at a point X, which is the centric,
COB.
6.
DESARGUES* THEOREM.
and the diameter through
its
289
Hence
also
or
COR.
7.
WW
is
divided
similarly at
X and X',
(YY')
is at infinity.
WW\ and the intercepts WX and and the asymptotes are equal. the portion of any tangent to a hyperbola inter-
therefore
290
INVOLUTION.
in Cor. 1 is such that two pairs COR. 8. If the point of opposite connectors PX, PX'; PF, are at right from to the circle are likewise at angles, the tangents
PY
But the circle reciprocates from as origin right angles. into an equilateral hyperbola; therefore if an equilateral
hyperbola
be
circumscribed
to
triangle,
it
passes
through
the orthocentre.
More
the
about a quadrilateral,
four triangles formed by taldng the vertices in triads. The property of Art. 68, Ex. 8, will now appear obvious.
It follows also that the locus of the centres of equilateral
its
nine-points-
COR.
9.
numbered
and therefore
.,
WX
WZ'
,=
WZ
>
WX'
r
etc., etc.,
we have
hence p^Ps/PiP^
is
Ms
of constant value for all points on the a point such that the products of the
perpendiculars from it to the three pairs of opposite sides of a quadrilateral have constant ratios is a conic passing
through
its vertices
correlative theorem;
DESARGUES' THEOREM.
291
to
of opposite vertices from a variable tangent have are each other in constant ratios*
COR.
10.
If either
as a transversal to an inscribed quadrilateral, the double points of the involution are both at infinity, and the seg-
ments XX', FF', ZZ' have a common middle point; therefore the lines joining a variable point on a hyperbola to a pair of fixed points on it intercept segments of constant length on each of the asymptotes. This property is thus stated in Townsend's Modern Geometry, Art. 340 " For every two homographic pencils of rays through different vertices there exist two lines, real or imaginary, on each of which the several pairs of corresponding rays
:
EXAMPLES.
1. pencil whose rays are parallel to the three pairs of opposite connectors of a quadrilateral determines a system in involution. [Since the line at infinity is a transversal cut in involution by the
therefore, etc.]
pairs of parallels drawn through the vertices the extremities of the third diagonal of a quadrilateral cut
The three
and
any
D of the quadrilateral ABCD is the orthothe ABC, prove following particular case of the general For any pencil of rays in involution, if two theorem of Art. 148
3.
centre of
pairs of conjugates are at right angles, then all pairs of conjugates are
at right angles.
4.
circles
292
5.
INVOLUTION.
Any
line or circle intersects a coaxal
system at points in
*
involution.
6. The parallels through any point to the sides of a triangle and the lines connecting that point to the vertices form an involution.
at
Every two circles and their two centres of perspective subtend any point a pencil in involution. 8. For every two self-reciprocal triangles with respect to the same circle any two vertices connect cquianharnionically with the
7.
remaining four.
CHAPTER
DOUBLE
XIV.
POINTS.
149. The solutions of a large number of problems of every variety in Geometry are frequently made to depend on the finding of the double points of two homographic
On account of the great importance of these systems. various constructions have been given for them. points
in the last corollary they are easily found when we have obtained the points whose conjugates are at infinity on the axis by the equations
Thus
XA
We
tions for
X'A' = XM.
X'M=XN. X'N.
homographic rows on an axis and append a number of examples, some of which have apparently no connexion with our present subject, to
sufficient
AB
intersect respectively in points X, Y, Z, which are collinear; and the line of collinearity meets the circle in and N, real or imaginary, given by the equations jpoints
and
293
294
DOUBLE POINTS.
since
But
the anharmonic
ratios
are unaltered
by
be taken on the circle, the cyclic inversion, if the origin into inverts system points lying on a line and the double
points of the former invert into the double points of the
latter system.
of
Hence the following construction for the double points two homographic systems ABC ... and A'B'C'... on a
Take any arbitrary point
and describe the
circles
line.
BOG\ B'OC meeting again in X\ CO A, C'OA in F; and AOB\ OB in Z. Then 0, X, F, Z lie on a circle which
M and N
real or
(Chasles.)
Otherwise thus:
Since
BA IBM
IRM
MB. MC' /MB'. MG,
a
known
quantity.
respectively to the circles described the squares of the tangents from on the segments BO' and B'C as diameters therefore, etc.,
by
2.
It should be noticed that two homographic systems whose double points are imaginary may be generated by the revolution of a constant angle about either of two
fixed vertices
which are
For if A A', BB', and CC subtend respect to the axis. at a angles (Art 72, Cor. 8), then point equal
since
[ABCD
. .
.]
= [A'B'C'D'.
.].
EXAMPLES.
EXAMPLES.
1.
295
P draw a line
lines
L and
L' divided homographically in corresponding points X, X'. [Join PA PB, PC, and let these lines meet the axis L' in A', B", C",
then ABC...A"B'C"... since the systems are in perspective at P, therefore A' B' '..., and if any point of either coincides B'C"... with its correspondents of the other, what is required is done
P to
two solutions
2.
of the problem.]
,
a line through a point P cutting four lines Zi, Zo, Z3 Z4 in a row of points A, B, (7, having a given anharmonic ratio L [Take points AI, A, A s ... on the axis Z 1? and draw lines cutting the remaining axes in systems of points such that
Draw
..
thus divided homographically by the pairs of rays ft, ..., etc., and fclxc oyotomo O.C^ ..., through ft, DI ; 6\, J #3 ... are therefore equiaiiharmonic.* Join 7 ft, P(-o, Pft, ...,
is
AA
and
1^ follows, as the joining lines meet Z 4 in A', A'> A' that ... =A'A'A'..-, and the lines joining their double points to /* are those required.]
let
in Ex.
1,
AAA
3.
Draw
a line intersecting
five lines
ratio of
of intersection
other four.
Given two homographic pencils, find the pairs of corresponding which intersect on a given line Z. rays [Let the line meet the pencils in points ABC, A'E'C'\ the required
4.
rows so determined.]
5.
and
segment of a circle containing the given angle let this circle cut the pencils in the points ABC..., AB'C'..., and find the double points of these homographic systems ; therefore, etc.]
*
This
is
otherwise evident as
all
296
6.
DOUBLE POINTS.
Find the direction of the
parallel rays
transversal to
similarly
7.
two homographic
pencils
by them.
shall
Find two points on a given line which gates with respect to a given triangle.
8.
be isogonal conju-
its
sides passing
through given
points and
9.
on given
lines,
or on a circle.
L joining the vertices of two homographic pencils as a regarded ray of each system have' for conjugates L\ and 2 ; prove that any transversal through the point L\L^ is cut in involuLet the line
tion
(cf.
Art. 145).
Through a given point Pdraw a line intersecting five lines in the points A, A'} B^B\ in any assigned order forming with P an
10.
involution.
in
those containing A', B' [Let the lines containing A, B meet in V. Sinrp (hyr)^ ABPP'-O'. A'B'P'P-0'. B'A'PP and the
;
1
OB, OB\ OB, O'A' are and O'P' divide the fifth
fixed
line
points any
line
Find a point on a given line such that two pairs of connectors shall be and fifth.
if
12.
assigned species.
INDEX.
PAGE
ANGLE, Brocard
angle),
-
(of
a Tri-
CIRCLE of Apollonius,
Auxiliary,
Brocard's,
-
148
61, 105
170
131
Brocard
(of
a Poly-
gon), of Intersection
252
6
Coaxal,
Concentric,
Cosine,
Director,
168
of
167
Figures,
Antiparallels,
222
68
171,
74 279
M'Cay's
Axis, Central,
-107
-
Directive, of Perspective,
270
121
Neuberg's,
131
Nine Points,
Orthocentroidal,
Polar,
-
70, 86
Radical,
143
81
200
-
Barbarin,
149
44
203 33
167
246
197
Taylor's,
76
75
71
Brianchon,
Casey,
-
Triplicate
Ratio
circle),
-
Brocard, M.,
-
93
4
("T.R."
Tucker's,
Catalan,
Chasles,
.... ....
-
Conjugate Segments,
Desargues,
-
261
108
50
271 206
115, 286
-
CENTRE
Directive,
Diameter
(of a
Polygon),
Instantaneous,
Perspective,
-
Dilworth, Mr.
(T.
William
120
143
C.D.),
..J.
-
144
Radical,-
Envelopes,
Ohords,
Homologous, and
-
9 4
260
Antihomologous,
221
W. ...
J.
297
298
INDEX.
PACK
PAGE
Hain,
Hart, Sir AndrewS.,
-
75
187
-
POINTS, Brianchon,
126
174
Brocard,
60, 104
-
HEXAGONS, Brianchon,
Pascal,
-
two
Circular,
Equianharmonic,
-
Conjugate,
Director,
149
210
117
Double,
206, 276
>
-
204
268
de Gergonne,
Homographic
Ingram, Dr.
Involution,
J.
Division,
Homologous,
Invariable,
220
208
153
117
Limiting,
-176
-
Middle of a Line,
132
-
deNagel,
Pascal,
-
118
124
31
LINES, Antihomologous,
221 126
146
Symmedian,
Tarry's
-
Brianchon,
Conjugate,
Diagonal,
136
190
221
65
133 133
Homologous,
Pascal,
Philo's,
-
Intersecting,
...
-
124
37
133
Simson,
,,
46, 50
252
(pole of),
de,
81,
-
256
182
Longchamps, Professor
Mathesis,
132 192
Diagonal,
209, 260
Line
of,
Milne, Rev. J.
J.,,
39, 92,
-
252
94
Harmonic,
Radius Vector,
-
252
261
43, 65
3, 117,
Ratios, Anharmonic,
of Similitude,
-
42
162
Reciprocation,
Russell,
Parallel Lines,
Philo's Line,
...
-
Mr.
Robert
-
(F.T.C.D.),
190,201,255
-
37
4
167
Projection of a Point,
Pascal,
....
-
263
44 260 49
1
Poncelet,
115, 121
-
Preston,
Mr
Thomas,
-
196
POINTS, Adjoint,
209
221
....
(Coaxal),
173
Antihomologous,
INDEX.
299
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