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Record 1 2006-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Descriptive Geometry
  • Mathematics
DEF

A plane curve described by a point on a circle (generating circle) which rolls without slip on a fixed straight line (buse line).

OBS

cycloid: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géométrie descriptive
  • Mathématiques
DEF

Courbe plane décrite par un point d'une circonférence de cercle (cercle générateur) qui roule sans glisser sur une droite fixe (droite de base).

OBS

cycloïde : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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