A simple morphing animation Technique in GeoGebra using Convex Linear Combinations
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https://doi.org/10.23925/2237-9657.2025.v14i1p257-266Keywords:
Animation, GeoGebra, Convex Linear Combination, MorphingAbstract
Among the many features of GeoGebra, the ability to create animations stands out. In this paper, we present, through a few examples, how the concept of convex linear combination serves as a simple and powerful technique for generating morphing animations, where objects gradually transform from one configuration to another. Convex linear combinations are a practical and visually appealing application of linear combinations, notable for their versatility and mathematical elegance, making them useful in various fields and valuable for teaching abstract concepts in a tangible way.
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