Locus of Points from Modulus of Complex Numbers: |z-a| = n|z-b|
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This GeoGebra example dynamically illustrates the locus of points z in the complex plane satisfying |z-a| = n|z-b|, where a and b are fixed complex numbers and n is a positive real parameter. When n=1, the locus is the perpendicular bisector of segment ab; when n≠1, it becomes an Apollonius circle. The core mathematical concepts include the modulus of complex numbers, distance ratios, locus equations, and the geometric relationship between circles and lines. Construction details: using GeoGebra commands Segment, Point, and Ray to build the base figure, defining complex objects z_1, z_2 and parameter n, controlling n with a slider, generating the locus of point P via the Locus tool, and displaying distances d_1, d_2 along with their ratio text. This is suitable for high school or early college students to explore the geometric meaning of complex numbers, investigate properties of Apollonius circles, or serve as dynamic teaching material combining analytic geometry and complex analysis.
GeoGebra Commands & Parameters
Segment(z_1, z_2) → fPoint(e) → PSegment(z_1, P) → d_1Segment(P, z_2) → d_2Ray(z_1, z_2) → g
AI Drawing Prompt Reference
In the complex plane, draw two fixed points representing two complex numbers. Connect them with a line segment, and place a movable point on this segment. Draw line segments from each fixed point to the movable point to show the distances. Then draw a ray starting from one fixed point and passing through the other. Introduce a positive real parameter to control the ratio of the distances from the movable point to the two fixed points. When the parameter equals 1, the locus of the movable point is the perpendicular bisector of the segment joining the fixed points; otherwise, it is an Apollonius circle. Display the lengths of the two distance segments and their ratio as text, and use a slider to adjust the parameter for dynamic exploration.
The prompt above was compiled from the original drawing commands and is for reference only.