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Classic Curves - the Nephroid

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: Dr. David Harrington
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This worksheet shows several construction methods for the Nephroid, a kidney shaped curve, as examples of using the geometry package. The nephroid can be seen as reflected light in a container of milk, as pictured and constructed here.

Application Details

Publish Date: February 27, 2007
Created In: Maple 10
Language: English

Tags

geometry

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