A curve which can be turned continuously inside an equilateral triangle. There are an infinite number of delta curves, but the simplest are
the circle and lens-shaped -biangle. All the
curves of height
have the same perimeter
. Also, at each position of a
curve turning in an equilateral
triangle, the perpendiculars to the sides at the points of contact are concurrent
at the instantaneous center of rotation.
See also
Equilateral Triangle, Lens, Reuleaux Polygon, Reuleaux Triangle, Rotor
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References
Honsberger, R. Mathematical Gems I. Washington, DC: Math. Assoc. Amer., pp. 56-59, 1973.
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