Polar of a Line


This mode constructs the polar of a line with respect to a conic. The line and the conic can be selected in any order. This mode can be used to construct the point where a tangent line touches the conic.



Synopsis

The polar point of a line with respect to a conic is constructed by selecting a line and a conic.

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