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In [[plane geometry]], a '''cyclic polygon''' is a [[polygon]] whose vertices all lie on one [[circle]]. The centre of the circle is the [[circumcentre]] of the polygon | In [[plane geometry]], a '''cyclic polygon''' is a [[polygon]] whose vertices all lie on one [[circle]]. The centre of the circle is the [[circumcentre]] of the polygon. | ||
Every [[triangle]] is cyclic, since any three (non-collinear) points lie on a unique circle. | Every [[triangle]] is cyclic, since any three (non-[[collinearity|collinear]]) points lie on a unique circle. | ||
A '''cyclic quadrilateral''' is a [[quadrilateral]] whose four vertices are concyclic. A quadrilateral is cyclic if and only if pairs of opposite angles are [[supplementary]] (add up to 180°, π [[radian]]s). | A '''cyclic quadrilateral''' is a [[quadrilateral]] whose four vertices are concyclic. A quadrilateral is cyclic if and only if pairs of opposite angles are [[supplementary]] (add up to 180°, π [[radian]]s). | ||
Revision as of 15:56, 24 November 2008
In plane geometry, a cyclic polygon is a polygon whose vertices all lie on one circle. The centre of the circle is the circumcentre of the polygon.
Every triangle is cyclic, since any three (non-collinear) points lie on a unique circle.
A cyclic quadrilateral is a quadrilateral whose four vertices are concyclic. A quadrilateral is cyclic if and only if pairs of opposite angles are supplementary (add up to 180°, π radians).