Napoleon's problem
given a circle and its centre, the problem of dividing the circle into four equal arcs using only a compass
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Napoleon's problem
Summary
Napoleon's problem is a mathematical problem[1]. It draws 23 Wikipedia views per month (mathematical_problem category, ranking #67 of 128).[2]
Key Facts
- Napoleon's problem's image is recorded as Nap4.png[3].
- Napoleon's problem's instance of is recorded as mathematical problem[4].
- Napoleon's problem's instance of is recorded as compass and straightedge construction[5].
- Napoleon is named after Napoleon's problem[6].
- Napoleon's problem's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/08f2rn[7].
- Napoleon's problem's MathWorld ID is recorded as NapoleonsProblem[8].
- Napoleon's problem's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[9].
- Napoleon's problem's Vikidia article ID is recorded as fr:Problème_de_Napoléon[10].
Why It Matters
Napoleon's problem draws 23 Wikipedia views per month (mathematical_problem category, ranking #67 of 128).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] It is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[12]