% book13.tex --- Book XIII of Euclid's Elements: Platonic Solids. % % All 18 propositions encoded. Book XIII is the climax of the Elements: % lemmas on the golden section (XIII.1-XIII.6), the construction of the % five regular solids inscribed in a sphere (XIII.13-XIII.17), and the % proof that there are exactly five (XIII.18). % % Wording follows Heath (1908). \section{Book XIII --- Platonic Solids} \label{sec:book-XIII} \begin{claim}[Proposition XIII.1: Square on the whole plus square on half segment] \label{prop:XIII.1} If a straight line be cut in extreme and mean ratio, the square on the greater segment added to the half of the whole is five times the square on the half. \end{claim} \begin{evidence}[Proof of XIII.1] \label{ev:XIII.1} Let $AB$ be cut at $C$ in extreme and mean ratio with $AC > CB$. Let $D$ be the midpoint of $AB$. Apply II.6: $(AB/2 + AC)^2 = (AB/2)^2 + AB \cdot AC + AC^2$. By the defining relation $AC^2 = AB \cdot CB$, simplification gives $(AB/2 + AC)^2 = 5 (AB/2)^2$. \dependson{XIII.1}{II.6} \dependson{XIII.1}{II.11} \dependson{XIII.1}{def:XIII.1} \end{evidence} \begin{claim}[Proposition XIII.2: Square on segment plus square on smaller part] \label{prop:XIII.2} If the square on a straight line be five times the square on a segment of it, then, when the double of the said segment is cut in extreme and mean ratio, the greater segment is the remaining part of the original straight line. \end{claim} \begin{evidence}[Proof of XIII.2] \label{ev:XIII.2} Converse of XIII.1: assume the squared relation and deduce the extreme-and-mean cut using II.6 / II.11. \dependson{XIII.2}{II.6} \dependson{XIII.2}{II.11} \dependson{XIII.2}{XIII.1} \end{evidence} \begin{claim}[Proposition XIII.3: Squares on extreme-and-mean parts] \label{prop:XIII.3} If a straight line be cut in extreme and mean ratio, the square on the lesser segment added to the half of the greater segment is five times the square on the half of the greater segment. \end{claim} \begin{evidence}[Proof of XIII.3] \label{ev:XIII.3} Apply II.6 / II.11 to the lesser-segment configuration; algebraic analogue of XIII.1. \dependson{XIII.3}{II.6} \dependson{XIII.3}{XIII.1} \end{evidence} \begin{claim}[Proposition XIII.4: Squares on whole, greater, and lesser are commensurable] \label{prop:XIII.4} If a straight line be cut in extreme and mean ratio, the square on the whole and the square on the lesser segment together are triple of the square on the greater segment. \end{claim} \begin{evidence}[Proof of XIII.4] \label{ev:XIII.4} $AB^2 + CB^2 = 3 \cdot AC^2$ where $C$ cuts $AB$ in extreme-and-mean ratio (greater $AC$). Use $AC^2 = AB \cdot CB$ and II.4 to verify the identity. \dependson{XIII.4}{II.4} \dependson{XIII.4}{II.11} \dependson{XIII.4}{XIII.1} \end{evidence} \begin{claim}[Proposition XIII.5: Extension preserves extreme-and-mean property] \label{prop:XIII.5} If a straight line be cut in extreme and mean ratio, and there be added to it a straight line equal to the greater segment, the whole straight line is cut in extreme and mean ratio, and the original straight line is the greater segment. \end{claim} \begin{evidence}[Proof of XIII.5] \label{ev:XIII.5} Extending by the greater segment $AC$ to $A'$ (so $A'A = AC$, $AB$ the original), check that $A'A : AB = AB : (A'A + AB - AC)$, which reduces via the original extreme-and-mean relation to the same form. \dependson{XIII.5}{II.11} \dependson{XIII.5}{XIII.1} \dependson{XIII.5}{def:XIII.1} \end{evidence} \begin{claim}[Proposition XIII.6: Greater segment of a rational divided in extreme-and-mean is an apotome] \label{prop:XIII.6} If a rational straight line be cut in extreme and mean ratio, each of the segments is the irrational straight line called apotome. \end{claim} \begin{evidence}[Proof of XIII.6] \label{ev:XIII.6} Solve $x^2 + ax = a^2$ for the greater segment $x = a(\sqrt{5} - 1)/2$; this is the form of an apotome relative to the rational $a$ (Book X classification). \dependson{XIII.6}{X.73} \dependson{XIII.6}{II.11} \dependson{XIII.6}{XIII.1} \end{evidence} \begin{claim}[Proposition XIII.7: Three angles of equilateral pentagon equal implies all equal] \label{prop:XIII.7} If three angles of an equilateral pentagon, taken either in order or not in order, be equal, the pentagon will be equiangular. \end{claim} \begin{evidence}[Proof of XIII.7] \label{ev:XIII.7} The five interior angles sum to $3 \cdot 180^\circ$ (I.32 extended); combined with three equal angles, the constraint forces all five to be equal. \dependson{XIII.7}{I.32} \dependson{XIII.7}{I.5} \end{evidence} \begin{claim}[Proposition XIII.8: Diagonals of a regular pentagon cut each other in extreme-and-mean] \label{prop:XIII.8} If in an equilateral and equiangular pentagon straight lines subtend two adjacent angles, they cut one another in extreme and mean ratio, and the greater segments are equal to the side of the pentagon. \end{claim} \begin{evidence}[Proof of XIII.8] \label{ev:XIII.8} Construct the pentagon inscribed in a circle (IV.11). Two diagonals form an isosceles triangle with vertex angle $36^\circ$ (I.32 / IV.10); by similarity (VI.4) the diagonal-segment ratio matches the extreme-and-mean ratio. \dependson{XIII.8}{IV.10} \dependson{XIII.8}{IV.11} \dependson{XIII.8}{VI.4} \dependson{XIII.8}{def:XIII.1} \end{evidence} \begin{claim}[Proposition XIII.9: Hexagon side plus decagon side in extreme-and-mean] \label{prop:XIII.9} If the side of the hexagon and that of the decagon inscribed in the same circle be added together, the whole straight line has been cut in extreme and mean ratio, and its greater segment is the side of the hexagon. \end{claim} \begin{evidence}[Proof of XIII.9] \label{ev:XIII.9} The hexagon side equals the radius (IV.15); the decagon side satisfies the 36-72-72 triangle relations (IV.10); their sum is in the golden ratio to the hexagon side. \dependson{XIII.9}{IV.10} \dependson{XIII.9}{IV.15} \dependson{XIII.9}{XIII.8} \end{evidence} \begin{claim}[Proposition XIII.10: Pentagon side squared equals hexagon plus decagon sides squared] \label{prop:XIII.10} If an equilateral pentagon be inscribed in a circle, the square on the side of the pentagon is equal to the squares on the side of the hexagon and on that of the decagon inscribed in the same circle. \end{claim} \begin{evidence}[Proof of XIII.10] \label{ev:XIII.10} This is the Pythagorean relation $p^2 = h^2 + d^2$ in the inscribed polygons of a unit circle. Proven via I.47 applied to the right triangle formed by the centre, a pentagon-vertex, and a decagon-vertex. \dependson{XIII.10}{I.47} \dependson{XIII.10}{IV.11} \dependson{XIII.10}{XIII.9} \end{evidence} \begin{claim}[Proposition XIII.11: Side of inscribed pentagon in rational circle is minor irrational] \label{prop:XIII.11} If in a circle which has its diameter rational an equilateral pentagon be inscribed, the side of the pentagon is the irrational straight line called minor. \end{claim} \begin{evidence}[Proof of XIII.11] \label{ev:XIII.11} By XIII.10 the pentagon side is $\sqrt{h^2 + d^2}$ with $h$ rational and $d$ an apotome (XIII.6); the resulting form falls in Book X's minor class (Definition XIII.4 / X.76). \dependson{XIII.11}{X.76} \dependson{XIII.11}{XIII.6} \dependson{XIII.11}{XIII.10} \dependson{XIII.11}{def:XIII.4} \end{evidence} \begin{claim}[Proposition XIII.12: Side of inscribed equilateral triangle squared is three times square on radius] \label{prop:XIII.12} If an equilateral triangle be inscribed in a circle, the square on the side of the triangle is triple of the square on the radius. \end{claim} \begin{evidence}[Proof of XIII.12] \label{ev:XIII.12} For inscribed equilateral triangle, side $= r \sqrt{3}$. Proven via I.47 on the perpendicular bisector configuration. \dependson{XIII.12}{I.47} \dependson{XIII.12}{IV.2} \end{evidence} \begin{claim}[Proposition XIII.13: Construct a regular tetrahedron in a sphere] \label{prop:XIII.13} To construct a pyramid (regular tetrahedron), to comprehend it in a given sphere, and to prove that the square on the diameter of the sphere is one and a half times the square on the side of the pyramid. \end{claim} \begin{evidence}[Proof of XIII.13] \label{ev:XIII.13} Inscribe an equilateral triangle (IV.2); erect an apex above the centroid at height $r \sqrt{2/3}$ where $r$ is the circumradius. The four equal edges form the tetrahedron; place the sphere through its four vertices. The diameter-squared $/$ side-squared $= 3/2$. \dependson{XIII.13}{IV.2} \dependson{XIII.13}{XI.11} \dependson{XIII.13}{XIII.12} \end{evidence} \begin{claim}[Proposition XIII.14: Construct a regular octahedron in a sphere] \label{prop:XIII.14} To construct an octahedron and comprehend it in a sphere, as in the preceding case; and to prove that the square on the diameter of the sphere is double of the square on the side of the octahedron. \end{claim} \begin{evidence}[Proof of XIII.14] \label{ev:XIII.14} Take two perpendicular diameters in a circle; through the centre erect a perpendicular axis equal in length to the diameter. The four endpoints in the circle and two endpoints on the axis form the six vertices of the octahedron. Diameter-squared / side-squared $= 2$. \dependson{XIII.14}{XI.11} \dependson{XIII.14}{XIII.13} \end{evidence} \begin{claim}[Proposition XIII.15: Construct a cube in a sphere] \label{prop:XIII.15} To construct a cube and comprehend it in a sphere, as in the preceding case; and to prove that the square on the diameter of the sphere is triple of the square on the side of the cube. \end{claim} \begin{evidence}[Proof of XIII.15] \label{ev:XIII.15} Take a square base (IV.6); erect a parallel square at height equal to the side. The eight vertices form the cube; the sphere through them has diameter $\sqrt{3}$ times the side. \dependson{XIII.15}{IV.6} \dependson{XIII.15}{XI.11} \dependson{XIII.15}{XIII.14} \end{evidence} \begin{claim}[Proposition XIII.16: Construct a regular icosahedron in a sphere] \label{prop:XIII.16} To construct an icosahedron and comprehend it in a sphere, as in the case of the aforesaid figures; and to prove that the side of the icosahedron is the irrational straight line called minor. \end{claim} \begin{evidence}[Proof of XIII.16] \label{ev:XIII.16} Inscribe a regular pentagon in a circle (IV.11); arrange two parallel pentagons rotated $36^\circ$ from each other, plus two apex points. Twelve vertices form the icosahedron. The side is a minor straight line by XIII.11. \dependson{XIII.16}{IV.11} \dependson{XIII.16}{XIII.11} \dependson{XIII.16}{XIII.15} \end{evidence} \begin{claim}[Proposition XIII.17: Construct a regular dodecahedron in a sphere] \label{prop:XIII.17} To construct a dodecahedron and comprehend it in a sphere, like the aforesaid figures; and to prove that the side of the dodecahedron is the irrational straight line called apotome. \end{claim} \begin{evidence}[Proof of XIII.17] \label{ev:XIII.17} The dodecahedron has twelve regular pentagonal faces; the side is the apotome formed when the cube-edge is cut in extreme and mean ratio (XIII.6). Inscribe by placing pentagonal faces on the six square faces of the inscribed cube (XIII.15). \dependson{XIII.17}{IV.11} \dependson{XIII.17}{XIII.6} \dependson{XIII.17}{XIII.15} \dependson{XIII.17}{XIII.16} \end{evidence} \begin{claim}[Proposition XIII.18: There are exactly five regular solids] \label{prop:XIII.18} To set out the sides of the five figures and to compare them with one another; and that no other figure, besides the said five figures, can be constructed which is contained by equilateral and equiangular figures equal to one another. \end{claim} \begin{evidence}[Proof of XIII.18] \label{ev:XIII.18} Compare the side lengths: tetrahedron $\sqrt{2/3}$, octahedron $\sqrt{1/2}$, cube $1/\sqrt{3}$, icosahedron (minor irrational), dodecahedron (apotome). For the uniqueness clause: at each vertex of a regular polyhedron, the sum of face-angles must be less than four right angles (XI.21). Equilateral triangles ($60^\circ$): 3, 4, or 5 around a vertex --- tetrahedron, octahedron, icosahedron. Squares ($90^\circ$): only 3 around a vertex --- cube. Regular pentagons ($108^\circ$): only 3 around a vertex --- dodecahedron. Hexagons ($120^\circ$): three would tile flat, no vertex --- impossible. Larger polygons: even three exceed $360^\circ$. Hence exactly five regular polyhedra exist. \dependson{XIII.18}{I.32} \dependson{XIII.18}{XI.21} \dependson{XIII.18}{XIII.13} \dependson{XIII.18}{XIII.14} \dependson{XIII.18}{XIII.15} \dependson{XIII.18}{XIII.16} \dependson{XIII.18}{XIII.17} \end{evidence}