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Classic Curves

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Author:Paul Bourke
Description: A list of common curves. Each one gives the name, the mathematical formula, and an example showing the general form. Formulas are either described in cartesian coordinates (x,y) or polar coordinates (r,theta). a and b are used to represent constants.

Levels: High School (9-12), College
Languages: English
Resource Types: Dictionaries, Glossaries, Thesauri
Math Topics: Geometry, Conic Sections and Circles

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