KmPlot/Using Sliders

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A main feature of KmPlot is to visualize the influence of parameters to the curve of a function.

Moving a Sinus Curve

Let's see, how to move a sinus curve left and right:

Create a new Cartesian plot.
Enter the equation
```
f(x,a) = sin(x-a)
```
Check the Slider option and choose Slider No. 1 from the drop down list.
To make the available sliders visible, check View -> Show Sliders

Now you can move the slider and see how the parameter value modifies the position of the curve.

Screenshots
Input
Show sliders option
Slider window

Trajectory of a Projectile

Now let's have a look at the maximum distance of a projectile thrown with different angles. We use a parametric plot depending on an additional parameter which is the angle.

Define a constant v_0 for the starting velocity.
Create a new parametric plot

Enter the equations

f_x(t,α) = v_0∙cos(α)∙t
f_y(t,α) = 2+v_0∙sin(α)∙t−5∙t^2

Check the Slider option and choose Slider No. 1 from the drop down list.
To make the available sliders visible, check View -> Show Sliders

Now you can move the slider and see how the distance depends on the parameter value.