Draw diagrams representing Locus

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The discussion focuses on understanding and representing the concept of locus through various scenarios. Participants analyze the locus for four specific situations: going down an escalator, sitting on a Ferris wheel, points 2 cm from a parabola, and points 5 cm above a line. The consensus is that the locus can be represented as a slanted line for the escalator, a circle for the Ferris wheel, a parabola shifted vertically for the points near the parabola, and a straight line parallel to the original line for the points above it. The participants emphasize the importance of visual representation in grasping the concept of locus.

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  • Ability to visualize geometric transformations
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  • Research the mathematical definition of locus and its applications
  • Learn how to draw geometric diagrams representing loci
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  • Study the properties of parabolas and their equations
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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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