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Translation Demonstration by Nicola Trubridge

Translation Demonstration by Nicola Trubridge
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2014-12-16 01:17
PolygonVectorTransformationGeometric Construction
In collections GCSE Higher Ch8 Transformations & Constructions
This example demonstrates the translation transformation of a polygon guided by a vector. It involves core concepts like vectors, geometric transformations, and polygon construction. Key GeoGebra commands used include Polygon, Vector, and Translate. Suitable for high school mathematics education to understand the relationship between vectors and geometric transformations and their practical applications.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Polygon(A, B, C) → poly1, c, a, b
  2. Vector(D, E) → Vector
  3. Translate(A, Vector) → A'
  4. Translate(B, Vector) → B'
  5. Translate(C, Vector) → C'
  6. Polygon(A', B', C') → poly1', c', a', b'
  7. Polygon(F, G, H, I) → poly2, f, g, h, i
  8. Translate(F, Vector) → F'
  9. Translate(G, Vector) → G'
  10. Translate(H, Vector) → H'
  11. Translate(I, Vector) → I'
  12. Polygon(F', G', H', I') → poly2', f', g', h', i'
  13. Polygon(J, K, L, M) → poly3, j, k, l, m
  14. Translate(J, Vector) → J'
  15. Translate(K, Vector) → K'
  16. Translate(L, Vector) → L'
  17. Translate(M, Vector) → M'
  18. Polygon(J', K', L', M') → poly3', j', k', l', m'