Geometric Constructions of Regular Polygons and Applications to Trigonometry
General Mathematics
2019-10-29 v1
Abstract
In this paper, constructions of regular pentagon and decagon, and the calculation of the main trigonometric ratios of the corresponding central angles are approached. In this way, for didactic purposes, it is intended to show the reader that it is possible to broaden the study of Trigonometry by addressing new applications and exercises, for example, with angles 18{\deg}, 36{\deg} and 72{\deg}. It is also considered constructions of other regular polygons and a relation to a construction of the regular icosahedron.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1910.12266,
title = {Geometric Constructions of Regular Polygons and Applications to Trigonometry},
author = {José Gilvan de Oliveira and Moacir Rosado Filho and Domingos Sávio Valério Silva},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1910.12266},
year = {2019}
}