Answer to Question #234 in Geometry for Paul

Question #234

Sum of four unit vectors equals zero. Prove that they can be divided into two pairs of opposite vectors.

Expert's answer

Given vectors can form a convex quadrilateral. The lengths of all sides of this quadrilateral are 1, thus it is a rhombus; pairs of its opposite sides are making the desired partition.

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