SOLUTION: How do you find the center of rotation of a rotational transformation of a vector or a polygon algebraically? I know the geometrical method of using a perpendicular bisector, b

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Question 916748: How do you find the center of rotation of a rotational transformation of a vector or a polygon algebraically?
I know the geometrical method of using a perpendicular bisector, but would want a more accurate way of finding one.
Thank you!

Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Reference the following paper
ESTIMATION OF THE FINITE CENTER OF ROTATION IN PLANAR MOVEMENTS
http://www.asbweb.org/conferences/2000/pdf/102.pdf