Maths Dictionary · JSS 3
Locus (loci)
Simple meaning
The path traced by a point that moves according to a rule.
Example
The locus of points 3 cm from a point P is a circle of radius 3 cm.
See it
From the Loci lesson. Try moving things around.
Rule: exactly 4 m from the peg O (the goat's rope is 4 m).
Distance from peg O = 2.83 m
P does not obey the rule yet. Green dots: 0 points found.