Geometric Construction of an Ellipse Rolling on a Ray

2019-04-02 06:47
This GeoGebra applet demonstrates an ellipse rolling without slipping on a ray. Using commands like Circle, Ray, Intersect, Dilate, Rotate, and Ellipse, it simulates positional changes of the foci, center, and outline. The dynamic model visually illustrates kinematic characteristics and geometric transformations of conic sections, ideal for exploring coordinate geometry and loci.