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Point Dilation Demo by Ian Callon

Point Dilation Demo by Ian Callon
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2017-09-22 19:45
Coordinate GeometryTransformationGeometric Construction
In collections Dilation Exploration
This example demonstrates the dilation of a point under a given scale factor, illustrating concepts like dilation transformation, similarity, and coordinate geometry. It uses GeoGebra commands like Dilate, Intersect, and Segment with objects such as C, B, scale, B'. Suitable for high school students learning geometric transformations and coordinate representations.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Dilate(B, scale, C) → B'
  2. Intersect(f, g) → C_1
  3. Segment(C, C_1) → h
  4. Segment(C_1, B) → i
  5. Intersect(f, j) → D
  6. Segment(C, D) → k
  7. Segment(D, B') → l
  8. Segment(C, B) → m
  9. Segment(C, B') → n