Logarithmic Spiral on an Equilateral Triangle

Logarithmic Spiral on an Equilateral Triangle
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2020-08-01 01:14
This example demonstrates a logarithmic spiral on an equilateral triangle. It involves key concepts of logarithmic functions and coordinate geometry. Using GeoGebra commands such as Intersect, Rotate, and Length, a logarithmic spiral can be constructed. Suitable for high school mathematics education, particularly in coordinate geometry and functions.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Intersect(xAxis, yAxis) → A
  2. Circle(A, sideLength / sqrt(3)) → c
  3. Intersect(c, yAxis, 2) → B
  4. Circle(B, sideLength) → d
  5. Intersect(d, c) → C, D, ,
  6. Segment(B, D) → f
  7. Segment(D, C) → g
  8. Segment(C, B) → h
  9. Polygon(B, D, C) → t1, c_1, b, d_1
  10. Rotate(B, 30°, A) → B'
  11. Rotate(D, 30°, A) → D'
  12. Rotate(C, 30°, A) → C'
  13. Polygon(B', D', C') → triangle, c', b', d'
  14. Intersect(xAxis, yAxis) → E
  15. Length(Segment[B', C']) → a
  16. CurveCartesian(((a / sqrt(3) * ℯ^(((-sqrt(3)) * θ))); θ), θ, 0, (2 * 3.141592653589793)) → curve1
  17. OrthogonalLine(E, d') → j
  18. Mirror(curve1, j) → i'
  19. LineBisector(b') → k
  20. LineBisector(c') → l
  21. Mirror(i', l) → curve3
  22. Mirror(i', k) → curve2
  23. Rotate(curve1, (-(30°)), E) → curve1'
  24. Rotate(curve3, (-(30°)), E) → curve3'
  25. Rotate(curve2, (-(30°)), E) → curve2'
  26. Point(curve2') → F
  27. Point(curve3') → G
  28. Point(curve1') → H
  29. Polygon(F, G, H) → t2, h_1, f_1, g_1
  30. Circle(G, 1) → p
  31. Tangent(G, curve3') → i
  32. Intersect(p, i) → I, J
  33. Vector(G, J) → u
  34. Tangent(H, curve1') → m
  35. Circle(H, 1) → q
  36. Intersect(q, m, 2) → K
  37. Vector(H, K) → v
  38. Tangent(F, curve2') → n
  39. Circle(F, 1) → r
  40. Intersect(r, n, 2) → L
  41. Vector(F, L) → w

AI Drawing Prompt Reference

Draw an equilateral triangle and construct a logarithmic spiral on it. Start by creating an equilateral triangle, then rotate its vertices around the center to form a new triangle. Next, construct a logarithmic spiral between the sides of the new triangle through rotation and mirroring operations, resulting in a complex logarithmic spiral pattern.
The prompt above was compiled from the original drawing commands and is for reference only.