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Hypocycloids: A Student Exercise.
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McMillan, Thomas C. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1992
Describes the derivation of the parameters incorporated into computer programs that are utilized to draw hypocycloids, which are the loci of points traced out by a point on a disk as it rolls against a circle and its interior. Includes information to obtain copies of the programs described. (JJK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
The Reflective Property of the Conics--A Different Approach.
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Blistain, Margaret L.; Phillips, Paul H. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1988
Presents a method of viewing the reflective properties of the parabola and ellipse. Reinforces previously studied concepts of mathematics useful for individual or classroom projects. (PK)
Descriptors: Analytic Geometry, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
Graphical Representation of Complex Functions.
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Renka, Robert J. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1988
Describes methods and software for graphing representation of a complex function of a complex variable. Includes an application of a graphical interpretation of the complex zeros of the cubic and their properties. (PK)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education
Several Approaches to a Basic Problem in Computer Graphics.
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Smart, James R. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1988
Considers the problem of how to go from three coordinates to two. States that it is not a problem that mathematics students ordinarily encounter. Presents four methods of graphing three-dimensional figures on a two-dimensional computer screen. (PK)
Descriptors: Analytic Geometry, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics