Orthocenter of a Triangle and Its Geometric Construction
2012-06-01 02:41
This applet demonstrates the construction of a triangle's orthocenter. By drawing the three altitudes and finding their intersection, it visually illustrates the orthocenter's properties. Using basic tools like polygons, orthogonal lines, and intersections, it is ideal for teaching plane geometry and understanding special triangle points.
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