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#26 2012-08-24 03:27:33
Re: I am new to Geogebra
For example, I want to plot a circle with a polar equation:
How would I do such a thing?
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#27 2012-08-24 03:43:09
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Re: I am new to Geogebra
Hi;
Geogebra uses the Curve command for that.
1)Enter in the input box:
c = Curve[2 cos(t), 2 sin(t), t, 0, 2 pi]. You will see a circle with r = 2.
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#28 2012-08-24 15:33:03
Re: I am new to Geogebra
What is the syntax of the curve command exactly like?
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#29 2012-08-24 19:14:28
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Re: I am new to Geogebra
The syntax is as I posted it.
c = Curve[2 cos(t), 2 sin(t), t, 0, 2 pi]. This is straight from the polar coordinate equation of a circle. This one has a radius of 2. Try it.
Want to see a few more curves?
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#30 2012-08-24 19:52:15
Re: I am new to Geogebra
Yes! with pleasure
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#31 2012-08-24 20:13:00
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Re: I am new to Geogebra
This is a cardioid.
Curve[5 (1 + 2cos(t) + cos(2t)), 5 (2sin(t) + sin(2t)), t, 0, 6.28319]
See the first picture.
For a cycloid:
Curve[5 (t - sin(t)), 5 (1 - cos(t)), t, 0, 25.13274]
see the second picture.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#32 2012-08-25 00:23:59
Re: I am new to Geogebra
Will you please explain the nature of the curve statement?
I do not understand it at all
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#33 2012-08-25 02:36:15
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Re: I am new to Geogebra
Hi;
It uses a variable called t to generate the x and y coordinates.
Curve[2 cos(t), 2 sin(t), t, 0, 2 pi]
t goes from 0 to 2 pi. That is what t,0, 2pi is for. x = 2 cos(t) and y = 2 sin(t) are the first two values in the curve command.
You could manually follow this with a table of values:
t
------------------------------------------
2 cos(t)
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2 sin(t)
Have you ever done that with a parametric equation?
Programming and especially geogebra are a hands on thing. Please do the examples in geogebra.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#34 2012-08-25 15:57:27
Re: I am new to Geogebra
Well cant we specify an equation in the form:
?
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#35 2012-08-25 20:10:43
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Re: I am new to Geogebra
Hi;
Not at present. We can view the graph in polar coordinates but not graph it directly. To get around this we use the parametric equations that represent the equation.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#36 2012-08-26 00:17:41
Re: I am new to Geogebra
Let me google parametric equations
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#37 2012-08-26 01:12:26
Re: I am new to Geogebra
Hmm I googled it and found that the curve command draws a parametric curve only
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#38 2012-08-26 06:31:41
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Re: I am new to Geogebra
Hi;
Yes, but a polar equation can be expressed in terms of a parametric one. Then you can use Curve.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#39 2012-08-27 00:09:17
Re: I am new to Geogebra
Are your enemies "ridiculous" and are you "stupid" enough?
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#40 2012-08-27 00:18:06
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Re: I am new to Geogebra
Hi;
Are your enemies "ridiculous"
Yes! They are almost as ridiculous as I am. If they work at it they may catch up, who knows. The quote is by Voltaire and almost anyone is ridiculous compared to him. I just liked the quote.
I believe that I am stupid enough but not polite enough.
Happy Birthday!
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#41 2012-08-28 00:18:54
Re: I am new to Geogebra
Thanks but it is not yet 29th in our country.
The time now here is August 28, 5:44 PM
I believe that I am stupid enough but not polite enough.
But I think you are polite enough and not so stupid yet
Your enemies are ridiculous
I hope it doesn't mean that anyone who is ridiculous are your enemies!
Would you please see my question on the other Thread titled "Pi"? Should I have submitted it under "Computer Math"?
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#42 2012-08-28 00:45:42
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Re: I am new to Geogebra
Hi;
Okay, sorry for the incorrect date. I will get you tomorrow,
and not so stupid yet
Of all the faults a man can have they say pride is the worst but the worst one is laziness. If a person works hard and is stupid they can sometimes pass up someone who is lazy and brilliant. Speaking of myself I have worked very hard at mathematics but now have more to learn then when I started. In that sense I am stupid. The more you know, the more you know that you do not know.
I had to learn politeness. I come from a rude country, a rude city and a heritage of rude people. In other words from the gutter, the ghetto, the slum...
Your problem is posted in the correct section. I have looked at it but I am sorry that I can not yet assist you with it. Nothing is coming to me to post.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#43 2012-08-28 01:43:40
Re: I am new to Geogebra
But all I want is to know how the algorithm works. That one is really great. It continuously outputs the digits of the Pi forever.
An other way of calculating the digits of Pi is the AM-GM method.
But my program runs out of decimal Precision too quick
By The Way, I know it is stupid but I have learnt Pi upto 20 digits
3.14159265358979323846....
Not only stupid but also useless
Last edited by Agnishom (2012-08-28 01:45:44)
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#44 2012-08-28 04:57:44
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Re: I am new to Geogebra
Hi;
It is not stupid or useless. For me it was the zeta functions.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#45 2012-08-30 03:33:08
Re: I am new to Geogebra
How is it useful???????????
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'God exists because Mathematics is consistent, and the devil exists because we cannot prove it'
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#46 2012-08-30 04:40:46
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Re: I am new to Geogebra
Hi;
How is it useful???????????
Like all mental gymnastics it increases your mental power. It is just like lifting weights. Of what use is pushing that iron? There is no use in moving barbells around other than to increase your physical strength and stamina. Using your brain while young is exactly the same thing.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#47 2012-09-02 00:05:29
Re: I am new to Geogebra
How do I convert Polar equation into paramtric ones?
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#48 2012-09-02 03:29:23
- bobbym
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Re: I am new to Geogebra
Hi Agnishom;
You use the two equations
and substitute for r.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#49 2012-09-03 16:53:07
Re: I am new to Geogebra
In every case?
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#50 2012-09-03 19:19:09
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Re: I am new to Geogebra
Hi;
Yes, I believe so.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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