Drilling Square Holes.

Smith, Scott G.

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ERIC Number: EJ474905

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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Drilling Square Holes.

Smith, Scott G.

Mathematics Teacher, v86 n7 p579-83 Oct 1993

A Reuleaux triangle is constructed by drawing an arc connecting each pair of vertices of an equilateral triangle with radius equal to the side of the triangle. Investigates the application of drilling a square hole using a drill bit in the shape of a Reuleaux triangle. (MDH)

Descriptors: Geometric Constructions, Investigations, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematical Formulas, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Secondary Education, Triangles (Geometry)

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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