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Tractrix Evolute


TractrixEvolute

The evolute of the tractrix given by parametric equations

x=t-tanht
(1)
y=secht
(2)

is the catenary

x_e=t
(3)
y_e=cosht.
(4)

See also

Catenary, Evolute, Tractrix

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Weisstein, Eric W. "Tractrix Evolute." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/TractrixEvolute.html

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