The asymmetric propeller

A problem popularized by Martin Gardner

Drag any of the points A1, A2, A3

Three equilaterial triangles share a vertex. Their other vertices are connected as shown (in pink-colored lines). The mid-points of the pink-colored lines then form another equilateral triangle.

See: Matrin Gardner, The College Journal of Mathematics, 1999.


This applet was created by Rouben Rostamian using David Joyce's Geometry Applet on July 15, 2002.