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Glide Reflection by Sara Anne Thomas

Glide Reflection by Sara Anne Thomas
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2015-11-07 05:19
VectorTransformationGeometric Construction
In collections Glide Reflections Glide Reflections
This example demonstrates the concept of glide reflection. Using translation and reflection commands, new shapes are generated. Suitable for middle school and above students to learn geometric transformations.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Vector(C, D) → u
  2. Translate(pic1, u) → pic1'
  3. Mirror(pic1', E) → pic1''
  4. Mirror(pic1', E) → pic1''_1