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Escher Symmetry - Glide Reflection

Escher Symmetry - Glide Reflection
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2014-07-02 21:26
VectorTransformationGeometric Construction
This example demonstrates glide reflection through an Escher-style pattern. Glide reflection is a combination of translation and reflection. Using commands like Line, Point, Vector, Mirror, and Translate, a dynamic glide reflection pattern is created. Suitable for students at the junior high school level and above to learn geometric transformations.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Line(A, a) → b
  2. Point(b) → B
  3. Vector(A, B) → u
  4. Mirror(pattern, a) → pattern'
  5. Translate(pattern', u) → pattern''