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Chapter 2: Space Curves

Section 2.4: Curvature

Example 2.4.3

Use the appropriate formula from Table 2.4.1 to determine the curvature of yx=x3/2,x0, then obtain the curvature from first principles, that is, by calculating the rate at which the tangent turns as arc length increases.

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