Motion by Transformation 2: Spheres Travelling Together

Objects can be related by transformations, so that they will move together. Examples are given of spheres below; other objects may also be used (although such objects may need to be constructed in relation to circles or spheres).

In the example to the left, three spheres travel together on a segment. Click on the figure to start the animation.

These spheres are linked by means of translation.

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On the right, three spheres, linked by rotation, travel together on a circle. Click on the figure to start the animation.

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