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Maximum Area Triangle

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Phil Todd

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A force proportional to the length of each side are applied to the side’s midpoint.  This models a constant pressure, and potential energy should be minimized when area is maximized.

Press Show to see the tangents to the curve at the points of contact.

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You can change the definition of the curves, but be careful, or the masses might escape!

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