Ellipse from two foci and point

This applet shows an ellipse made from two foci and a point on the ellipse. Notice that as you move point P around, the sum of the lengths of the two dashed red segments is constant. Physically, you can make an ellipse with two pushpins (at the foci) and a piece of string tied to each foci. Here's an example: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UD8hOs-vaI[/url]. To change the shape of the ellipse, you can move the foci, as well as the small blue point.

 

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English (United States)
 
 
 
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