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A theorem on the product of the simple ratios in which the points of intersection of an algebraic curve with the sides of a triangle divide these sides. Suppose that the algebraic curve of order does not pass through any of the vertices of a triangle and intersects each side, extended if necessary, at points: the side at the points ; the side at the points ; and the side at the points . Then the product of the simple ratios

is equal to if is odd, and if is even.

This statement is equivalent to the following: The product of the ratios

is equal to .

A special case of this theorem was proved by L. Carnot [1].

If is a straight line then the Menelaus theorem is obtained. A generalization of Carnot's theorem is: Suppose that an algebraic curve of order intersects each of the straight lines , , , lying in the plane of this curve, at exactly points , ; . Then

References

[1] L. Carnot, "Géométrie de position" , Paris (1803)
How to Cite This Entry:
Carnot theorem. Encyclopedia of Mathematics. URL: http://encyclopediaofmath.org/index.php?title=Carnot_theorem&oldid=46259
This article was adapted from an original article by P.S. Modenov (originator), which appeared in Encyclopedia of Mathematics - ISBN 1402006098. See original article