Isodynamic point

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In Euclidean geometry, every triangle has two isodynamic points, usually denoted as S and . These points are the common intersection points of the three circles of Apollonius associated with the triangle; hence, the line through these points is the common radical axis for these circles. The centers of these circles are collinear; they all fall on the Lemoine line, which is perpendicular to the radical axis defined by the isodynamic points.

The isodynamic points have other interesting geometric properties, e.g.,

• Inversion with respect to an isodynamic point transforms the original triangle into an equilateral triangle.

• The pedal triangle of an isodynamic point is also equilateral.

[edit] See also

• Circles of Apollonius

[edit] References

• Johnson RA (1960) Advanced Euclidean Geometry, Dover.