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Degrees | \(k=2\) where \(k\) is the Polynomial superdegree |
Polynomial subdegree | \(k\) |
Polynomial superdegree | \(k\) |
Reference elements | triangle |
Polynomial set | \(\mathcal{P}_{k}\) ↓ Show polynomial set definitions ↓ |
DOFs | On each vertex: point evaluations On each edge: point evaluations of normal derivatives at midpoints |
Number of DOFs | triangle: \(6\) |
Mapping | identity |
continuity | Discontinuous. |
Categories | Scalar-valued elements |
triangle degree 2 | ![]() (click to view basis functions) |
Element added | 09 January 2021 |
Element last updated | 30 January 2025 |