Scaling a Cube

Scaling a Cube
Loading the math board and drawing, please wait…
2017-03-28 06:11
This example demonstrates how to change the size of a cube through scaling operations. The core mathematical concepts include geometric transformations, specifically scaling. Using the Dilate command, the example visually illustrates how a cube changes at different scaling ratios. Suitable for middle school and above students learning solid geometry transformations.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Intersect(xAxis, yAxis) → A
  2. Point(xAxis) → B
  3. Polygon(A, B, 4) → poly1, f, g, h, i, C, D
  4. Dilate(poly1, n, A) → poly1'
  5. Prism(poly1', n) → a, E, edge1, edge2, edge3, edge4, edgeEF, edgeFG, edgeGH, edgeEH, F, G, H, face1, face3, face4, face2, faceEFGH