Polygon Dilation Explorer

GOAL: Understand how a scale factor and center of dilation change a figure's size while preserving its shape.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose a shape, adjust the scale factor and center coordinates, and compare the original figure with its dilated image on the grid.

Controls

Shape

Scale Factor: 2.0

Center X: 0

Center Y: 0

Original Shape Color

Dilated Shape Color

Line Thickness: 3

Display Options

Dilation scales a shape by a factor from a center point. Points closer to the center move less, while points farther away move more.