Design and Communication Graphics · 5th Year · Core Principles of Plane Geometry · 1.º Período
Intersecting Loci and Linkages
Students plot the paths of moving points constrained by specific mechanical linkages. This develops spatial reasoning and understanding of mechanical movement.
NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Leaving Certificate DCG Syllabus Core Area 1: Plane Geometry - LociNCCA Leaving Certificate DCG Syllabus Core Area 1: Plane Geometry - Mechanisms
About This Topic
Students plot the paths of moving points constrained by specific mechanical linkages. This develops spatial reasoning and understanding of mechanical movement.
Key Questions
- What defines a locus in plane geometry?
- How do mechanical linkages restrict the movement of a point?
- How can we accurately plot the path of a moving mechanism?
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