Classical Mechanics (Kibble & Berkshire) · Problem 1.6

Velocity, acceleration and scalar angular velocity — T.W.B. Kibble, F.H. Berkshire

Physics — Mechanics · vector-geometry

Problem

Let ABCDABCD be a general tetrahedron and let PP, QQ, RR, SS be the median centres of the faces opposite to the vertices AA, BB, CC, DD respectively. Show that the lines APAP, BQBQ, CRCR, DSDS all meet in a point (called the centroid of the tetrahedron), which divides each line in the ratio 3:13:1.

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