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CIRCLE OF CURVATURE

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Circle Of Curvature.

Circle Of Curvature - as a noun

The circle that touches a curve (on the concave side) and whose radius is the radius of curvature

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
osculating circle

Example Sentences

"The circle of curvature is the circle that best approximates the curve at a specific point."
"To find the circle of curvature, we need to calculate the radius and center of the circle."
"The circle of curvature helps us understand the local curvature of a curve."
"In differential geometry, the circle of curvature is an important concept."
"The circle of curvature can be used to find the curvature and torsion of a curve."
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