Angry Bird Parabolas
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This example demonstrates how varying the slingshot tension alters the shapes of parabolas. It involves core math concepts like parabolas, parametric curves, and coordinate geometry. Constructed using commands such as Intersect, Point, Line, Circle, Angle, Distance, and Segment in GeoGebra. Suitable for high school students learning parametric equations and coordinate geometry.
GeoGebra Commands & Parameters
Intersect(xAxis, yAxis) → APoint(xAxis) → BLine(A, AngryBird) → lineaCircle(A, AngryBird) → circleIntersect(circle, linea, 2) → DAngle(B, A, D) → θDistance(D, A) → rSegment(F, AngryBird) → slingshotbSegment(G, AngryBird) → slingshota