Quadric surfaces
Task
Explore quadric surfaces by following the construction steps below.
Explore the construction and learn how to create quadric surfaces with GeoGebra 3D Calculator. Then try it yourself by following the instructions below.
Explore the construction...
Instructions
1. | | Enter the equation into the Input Bar and press Enter. Sliders for a, b and c will be created automatically. |
2. | | Drag the sliders to modify the equation. |
3. | | Change the equation into the following equations by selecting the equation in the Algebra View, editing it and pressing Enter. Discover the changes by moving the sliders. |
Try it yourself...
Augmented Reality
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