Try out different values of k and α in the non-reciprocal shape change represented by the transformation presented by the transformation N and see the net result on the car.

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This applet shows the top view of a car, with the arrow directing the front facing part. Enter alpha and k and then press "Transform". To reset the car to its original orientation press the button marked "Reset". The coordinates of a point on the graph can be obtained by clicking anywhere on the graph. The x and y coordinates will be displayed in the lower left hand side of the applet. To zoom in or zoom out, click the appropriate button.