Prove that the sum of all vectors drawn from the centre of a regular octagon to its vertices is the zero vector.
Given: a regular octagon
To prove the sum of all vectors drawn from the centre of a regular octagon to its vertices is the zero vector
Proof:
Let O be the centre of a regular octagon, we know that the centre of a regular octagon bisects all the diagonals passing through it as shown in figure below
Thus,
The sum of all vectors drawn from the centre of a regular octagon to its vertices is
Substitute the values from eqn(i) in above eqn, we get
Hence, the sum of all vectors drawn from the centre of a regular octagon to its vertices is a zero vector.
Hence, proved.