MOTIVATING  GEOMETRY THROUGH
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David L. Finn
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
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Piecewise Circlular Curve Applet
DIRECTIONS: In this applet, you create a smooth piecewise circular curve by specifying a sequence of points. The first two points determine a oriented tangent line at the second point. Then a circular arc is created from the oriented tangent line and the next point that interpolates the second and third point. The circular arc defines an oriented tangent line at the third point, so each subsequent point placed creates a new circular arc.