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Neoid


Neoid

A curve also known as swan-like curve or streamline. It is given by the polar equation

 r=atheta+b,

where a>0.


This entry contributed by Margherita Barile

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References

Shikin, E. V. Handbook and Atlas of Curves. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, pp. 244-245, 1995.

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Barile, Margherita. "Neoid." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource, created by Eric W. Weisstein. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/Neoid.html

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