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Parabola as a Locus by Peter Drysdale

Parabola as a Locus by Peter Drysdale
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2016-06-06 12:48
FunctionCoordinate GeometryLocus
This example demonstrates the geometric construction of a parabola as a locus. Key mathematical concepts include parabola, distance, and locus. Using GeoGebra commands such as Point, Distance, Segment, OrthogonalLine, and Intersect, the construction of the parabola's locus is illustrated. Suitable for high school mathematics education and learning.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Point(yAxis) → A
  2. Distance(A, f) → D
  3. Point(c) → B
  4. Segment(A, B) → g
  5. OrthogonalLine(B, f) → h
  6. Intersect(f, h) → C
  7. Distance(B, A) → distanceBA
  8. Distance(B, C) → distanceBC