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#1 2024-03-02 04:34:45
- nycguitarguy
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Equation for the Path of Circle's Center
If a circle of radius 2 is made to roll along the x-axis, what is an equation for the path of the center of the circle?
Looking to get started here. Any hints?
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#2 2024-03-02 05:12:41
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Re: Equation for the Path of Circle's Center
x may be anything but y must always be 2.
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#3 2024-03-02 18:36:06
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Re: Equation for the Path of Circle's Center
x may be anything but y must always be 2.
Bob
If x can be any number and y does not change, then the equation for the path is a line through the point (0, 2).
I say the equation is y = 2.
Yes?
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#4 2024-03-03 03:37:40
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Re: Equation for the Path of Circle's Center
Yes.
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#5 2024-03-03 16:19:49
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Re: Equation for the Path of Circle's Center
Yes.
Ok. Let's say the question is stated this way:
If a circle of radius 2 is made to roll along the y-axis, what is an equation for the path of the center of the circle?
In this case, the equation is x = 2. Right?
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#6 2024-03-03 22:26:07
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Re: Equation for the Path of Circle's Center
Right.
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#7 2024-03-04 01:52:49
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Re: Equation for the Path of Circle's Center
Right.
I should pad myself on the back. Not bad someone who didn't major in mathematics.
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