Using the conchoid exploration tool

Interface notes

This tool allows you to trace out the conchoid described in the parametric equations discussion notes by controlling an angle parameter. Selecting annotations from the Auxilliary controls menu adds labels and construction marks which explicate one possible parameterization of the curve. This parameterization may be displayed by selecting the parameterization checkbox.

The view of the conchoid and construction annotations may be adjusted by dragging the scene and manipulating the scale slider.