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Net of a Cone by Dan Dale

Net of a Cone by Dan Dale
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2019-07-01 21:33
Coordinate GeometrySolid GeometryGeometric Construction
This example demonstrates the net of a cone, involving basic geometric concepts such as the base radius, slant height, and the sector formed when the cone is unfolded. Using GeoGebra commands like OrthogonalLine, Circle, and Intersect, the process of generating the cone can be dynamically shown. Suitable for middle and high school students studying solid geometry.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. OrthogonalLine((1, 0, 0), xOyPlane) → a
  2. Circle(a, (0, 0, 0)) → c
  3. Point(a) → A
  4. Intersect(xAxis, a) → B
  5. Cone(B, A, 1) → b, d, e
  6. Intersect(yAxis, xAxis) → C
  7. Segment(C, A) → l
  8. Distance(B, C) → r
  9. Angle(A, C, B) → α
  10. Rotate(A, (t * α), yAxis) → A'
  11. OrthogonalLine(A', xOyPlane) → f
  12. Intersect(f, xOyPlane) → B'
  13. Rotate(C, β / 2, f) → C'
  14. Rotate(C, ((-β)) / 2, f) → C'_1
  15. CircumcircleArc(C', C, C'_1) → g
  16. Distance(A', B') → h
  17. Distance(B', C') → r'
  18. Surface(((k - ((v * r') * cos((u * β / 2)))) * cos(ϕ)) - (((1 - v) * h) * sin(ϕ)), ((v * r') * sin((u * β / 2))), (((1 - v) * h) * cos(ϕ)) + ((k - ((v * r') * cos((u * β / 2)))) * sin(ϕ)), u, -1, 1, v, 0, 1) → j
  19. CurveCartesian(((k - (r' * cos((u * β / 2)))) * cos(ϕ)), (r' * sin((u * β / 2))), ((k - (r' * cos((u * β / 2)))) * sin(ϕ)), u, -1, 1) → m
  20. Segment(E, F) → n
  21. Segment(D, F) → p

AI Drawing Prompt Reference

Draw the net of a cone, including the base radius, slant height, and the sector formed when the cone is unfolded. Start by drawing a circle as the base, then generate the sector part of the net through rotation and intersection, and finally connect the relevant points to form the outline of the net.
The prompt above was compiled from the original drawing commands and is for reference only.