Ellipse Drag Test
Ellipse Drag Test – Project Description
In this activity, you will explore the geometric properties of an ellipse using an interactive construction:
- Foci Points: Two points, F1 and F2, represent the foci of the ellipse.
- Ellipse Definition: The ellipse is drawn such that the sum of the distances from any point on the ellipse to the two foci is constant (
2a
). - Draggable Point (P): You can drag the red point
P
anywhere on the plane. - Drag Test Feedback:
- If
P
satisfies the ellipse condition (sum of distances ≈ 2a), the text shows: “✅ On Ellipse”. - If not, it shows: “❌ Not on Ellipse”.
- You can also see the numerical values of
d1 + d2
and2a
to understand whyP
is on or off the ellipse.
- If
- Experiment: Move
P
around the ellipse to see the property in action. Try points inside and outside the ellipse to test your understanding.