Rotational Vectors: Dynamic Demonstration of Vector Rotation and Angle

Rotational Vectors: Dynamic Demonstration of Vector Rotation and Angle
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2016-09-26 00:49
① This GeoGebra example dynamically demonstrates how vectors rotate around a point in the plane, simultaneously showing the rotation angle, vector length, and endpoint locus, making the geometric meaning of vector rotation intuitive. ② Core mathematical concepts include vector rotation, angle measurement, vector addition and translation, and coordinate changes before and after rotation, involving trigonometric functions in coordinate transformations. ③ Construction highlights: Circle commands create reference circles, Rotate rotates vectors, Angle objects measure rotation angles, Vector and Segment draw vectors and edges, Translate constructs auxiliary figures, Textfield inputs rotation speed, sliders (like speed) control dynamics, and multiple points (A, B, C) and auxiliary circles (ω_1, ω_2) build the complete scene. ④ Suitable for high school or early college students learning vector geometry and rotation transformations, also useful for teachers in classroom demonstrations or students' self-exploration of rotation rules, helping understand the connection between vector operations and coordinate systems.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Circle(C, amplitude1) → c
  2. Rotate(B, θ_1 + θ, C) → B'
  3. Angle(B, C, B') → α
  4. Vector(C, B') → r_3
  5. Segment(B', D) → e
  6. Segment(G, H) → f
  7. Segment(C, B') → r_1
  8. Rotate(A, θ_2 + θ, C) → B'_1
  9. Vector(C, B'_1) → u
  10. Segment(C, B'_1) → r_2
  11. Circle(C, amplitude2) → k
  12. Angle(A, C, B'_1) → β
  13. Segment(B'_1, J) → i
  14. Translate(B', u) → B''
  15. Vector(B', B'') → v
  16. Vector(C, B'') → w
  17. Circle(C, B'') → q
  18. Textfield(θ_2) → inputBox2
  19. Textfield(θ_1) → inputBox1
  20. Segment(I, B'') → j
  21. Vector(B'_1, B'') → l
  22. Vector(B', B'') → m
  23. Segment(E, B) → n
  24. Angle(B'_1, C, G) → γ
  25. Angle(B, C, B'') → δ