Abstract: A volume formula of the Legendre ellipsoid of convex body is obtained by using two different methods. Also, the volume formula of the Minkowski sum of finite segments is established by using mathematical induction. As applications, the Legendre ellipsoids of several specific convex bodies are calculated and depicted with Matlab.

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