When given three points in a three dimensional plane how would you determine if the triangle formed by those points is a right triangle?

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chrisplusian · Answer

I know that to determine if it is iscoseles you just find the length of the three line segments created by these points but how do you determine if it is a right triangle in general?

amistre64 · Answer

define 3 vectors and dot product them. if any 2 dot to zero its a right triangle.

amistre64 · Answer

or define the 3 lengths between them to see if the  smaller valies pythag to the largest

chrisplusian · Answer

thank you

amistre64 · Answer

youte welcome