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Definition of Apothem

Definition of Apothem

 

Definition of Apothem | SubjectCoach

An apothem is a line drawn from the centre of a regular polygon that meets one of its sides at right angles.

An apothem meets the side at its midpoint.

Apothems form radii for the incircle of a regular polygon.

Sometimes the term "apothem" is used to mean the length of the line segment drawn from the centre of a regular polygon that meets one of its sides at right angles.

Description

The aim of this dictionary is to provide definitions to common mathematical terms. Students learn a new math skill every week at school, sometimes just before they start a new skill, if they want to look at what a specific term means, this is where this dictionary will become handy and a go-to guide for a student.



Prerequisites

None

Audience

Year 1 to Year 12 students

Learning Objectives

Learn common math terms starting with letter A

Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 4th Dec 2017

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