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The discussion focuses on understanding and representing the concept of locus through diagrams in various scenarios. Participants explore what the locus looks like when going down an escalator, riding a Ferris wheel, and identifying points relative to a parabola and a line. Suggestions include depicting the escalator as a slanted line, the Ferris wheel's path as a circle, and adjusting the parabola and line accordingly. There is confusion about how to illustrate these concepts effectively and whether equations are necessary. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of visualizing paths to grasp the idea of locus.
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Draw the diagram that represents the locus in each of the following situations. What is the locus of each?

Going down an escalator

Sitting in a seat on a Ferris wheel as it rotates.

All the points that are 2 cm from a parabola.

All the points that are 5 cm above a line.

I don't have a clue as to how drawing these diagrams will help me represent a locus I don't understand the question do I need to point out the locus in the diagram? Will there be an equation what do I have to do please help me :cry:
 
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Use your imagination! Imagine yourself going down an escalator or around on a ferris wheel. What does your path look like? That's what "locus" means.
 
I can draw the diagrams but I don't know what the locus is in each diagram

ok ...

a) down an escalator a slanted line?

b)A circle?

c)Still a parabola but each point moves 2 cm up or down

d) still a straight line 5 cm above original line

I have written this but how do I show this is this what the question is asking?
 

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