Constructions on the Sphere.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- DWORKIN, MYLES; RYKKEN, ELYN
- Source
- Math Horizons; Apr2016, Vol. 23 Issue 4, p5-11, 4p
- Subject
- EUCLIDEAN geometry
SPHERICAL functions
TRIANGLES
- Language
- ISSN
- 10724117
The article discusses the Euclidean constructions for spherical geometry. It discusses concepts from the book "The Elements" written in the year 300 BCE by the Greek mathematician Euclid. It examines key terms used in spherical geometry including the Circle, straight lines, and spherical triangle. It explains the propositions for construction of an equilateral triangle, and constructing a triangle with three segments that satisfy the triangle inequality.