Convex, n = 6 record
A =
= 0.166666666666666666666666666666666666666666667…
Classes
Symmetry
Symmetry
6-fold dihedral symmetry (group D6, order 12).
Minimal triangles
6 triangles tied (within relative 10−9) at the minimal area:
| count | side lengths | triangles (point indices) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1.0000 · 1.0000 · 1.7321 |
(0,1,2) (0,1,5) (0,4,5) (1,2,3) (2,3,4) (3,4,5) |
Provenance
- Found by David Cantrell, June 2007.
- Coordinates generated from the exact construction:
data/sources/exact/constructions.py— regular hexagon. - Verified in exact arithmetic: all 20 triples enumerated, 6 tied at the minimum.
- Friedman's page lists:
A = 1/6 = .166+.
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