How do I find transformation rotation?

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The problem involves finding the coordinates of a point after a clockwise rotation and a translation. The specific operations include a 90-degree rotation about the point (0,2) and a translation that moves points by (3,1). The original point given is (2,3).

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  • Participants discuss methods for performing the rotation and translation, with some suggesting graphical approaches and others outlining algebraic techniques. There are questions about the correctness of the rotation direction and the transformations involved.

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Some participants have offered guidance on the transformation process, while others are exploring different interpretations of the rotation's direction. There is a recognition of potential discrepancies between provided answers and textbook solutions, indicating an ongoing examination of the concepts involved.

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Participants express uncertainty about the definitions and methods for rotation and translation, particularly regarding the clockwise versus counter-clockwise rotation. There is also mention of differing results from various approaches, highlighting the complexity of the problem.

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1)Two operations, R and T, are defined as follows:
R is a clockwise rotation through 90[tex]\circ[/tex] about (0,2) and T is a translation which maps the point (x,y) onto the point (x+3, y+1).
If P is the point (2,3), find the coordinates of R(P) and TR(P)

How do I find rotation? I'm just stuck with that part.
 
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Draw a few points on a graph. Rotate them around the point (0, 2) by 90 degrees and see where they end up.

I think you'll get something like:

(Xr, Yr) = (Y-2, 2-X)

But check it, as I might be wrong.
 
What exactly do you mean by "find the transformation". A standard technique for a rotation around (x0, y0) is: translate (add or subtract) to move (x0, y0) to (0,0), then rotate around (0,0), then translate back again.

In the case of "clockwise rotation about (0,2) by 90 degrees", first move the point (x,y) to (x, y- 2) (so that (0,2) would be moved to (0,0). Rotating clockwise 90 degrees about (0,0) moves the point (x,y) to (-y, x) so (x, y-2) would be moved to
(2-y, x). Now translate back again: (2-y, x) moves to (2-y, x+2).
That is, a "clockwise rotation about (0,2) by 90 degrees" moves the point (x,y) to
(2-y, x+2). Notice that (0,2) itself would be moved to (2-2, 0+2)= (0,2) again. That's obviously correct, the point about which we rotate should not change. On the other hand, the point (1,2) is 1 unit directly to the right of (0,2) and a "clockwise rotation about (0,2) by 90 degrees" should move it to a point 1 unit above (0,2)- that is, (0,3). Yes, with x= 1, y= 2, (2-y,x+2) becomes (2-2,1+2)= (0,3).

In particular, if P= (2, 3) then R(P)= (2-3,2+2)= (-1, 4) and TR(P)= (-1+3, 4+1)= (2,5).
 
Doesn't HallsofIvy's translation rotate anti-clockwise, given the conventional orientation of the x and y axes? :confused:
 
HallsofIvy said:
What exactly do you mean by "find the transformation". A standard technique for a rotation around (x0, y0) is: translate (add or subtract) to move (x0, y0) to (0,0), then rotate around (0,0), then translate back again.
I'm not entirely sure what you mean by find the transformation because I don't remember typing it anywhere. If you are referring to my title, then that is what the subject is about.
HallsofIvy said:
In the case of "clockwise rotation about (0,2) by 90 degrees", first move the point (x,y) to (x, y- 2) (so that (0,2) would be moved to (0,0). Rotating clockwise 90 degrees about (0,0) moves the point (x,y) to (-y, x) so (x, y-2) would be moved to
(2-y, x). Now translate back again: (2-y, x) moves to (2-y, x+2).
That is, a "clockwise rotation about (0,2) by 90 degrees" moves the point (x,y) to
(2-y, x+2). Notice that (0,2) itself would be moved to (2-2, 0+2)= (0,2) again. That's obviously correct, the point about which we rotate should not change. On the other hand, the point (1,2) is 1 unit directly to the right of (0,2) and a "clockwise rotation about (0,2) by 90 degrees" should move it to a point 1 unit above (0,2)- that is, (0,3). Yes, with x= 1, y= 2, (2-y,x+2) becomes (2-2,1+2)= (0,3).
That is exactly what I'm looking for (not ceptimus's first reply. Not that I'm ungrateful or anything), except that the books answers doesn't match yours. As ceptimus said, I think you gave me the translation for anti-clockwise rotation. If I'm not wrong, a clockwise rotation about (0,0) by 90 degrees should be [tex](x,y) \rightarrow (y,-x)[/tex] right? My problem is that I'm not sure where the numbers go.
 
Yes, I was doing it counter-clockwise instead of clockwise! Rotating clockwise about (0,0) takes (x, y) into (y, -x) so: (x,y) translates to (x, y-2), then rotates to (y-2,-x) then translates back to (y-2,2-x) which was what you said originally wasn't it?
 

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