Implement Dynamic Dilation

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps students visualize and understand geometric dilations, a common challenge in geometry. It simplifies the exploration of how shapes transform when scaled from a central point, making abstract concepts concrete and interactive.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Interactive Scale Factor: Adjust the scale factor using a slider or keyboard to see real-time changes in the dilated figure.
• Dilation Rays & Grid: Toggle on/off dilation rays from the center and a coordinate grid for precise visualization.
• Use Case: A geometry teacher can use this to demonstrate how a triangle dilates by a factor of 2 from a specific center point, allowing students to experiment with different scale factors and observe the resulting changes in size and position.

Quick Start

Use the Implement Dynamic Dilation skill to create an animation of a square with vertices (2,2), (4,2), (4,4), (2,4) dilated from the origin (0,0) with scale factors 1/2, 1, 2, 3.