A geometrical proof of sum of $\cos n\phi$

Abstract

In this article, we present a geometrical proof of sum of $\cos n\phi$ where $n$ goes from $1$ up to $m$. Although there exist some summation forms and the proofs are simple, they use complex numbers. Our proof comes from a geometrical construction. Moreover, from this geometrical construction we obtain an other summation form.

arXiv comment4 pages, 3 figures