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Circle Dilation by Megan Milano

Circle Dilation by Megan Milano
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2015-01-07 04:06
CircleTransformationGeometric Construction
This example demonstrates the transformation of a circle under dilation, showcasing how scaling affects its shape and size. Key math concepts include circles, dilation transformations, similar figures, and scale factors. It uses GeoGebra commands like Circle, Dilate, Point, and Segment. Suitable for high school students studying geometric transformations and similarity.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Circle(O, 1) → c
  2. Dilate(c, ScaleFactor, O) → c'
  3. Point(c) → C
  4. Segment(O, C) → a
  5. Point(c') → C_1
  6. Segment(O, C_1) → b