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SEMI-MAJOR AXIS [1 record]

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Record 1 2018-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematics
  • Astronomy
DEF

The longest radius of an ellipse.

OBS

It is measured from the center of the ellipse.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques
  • Astronomie
DEF

Rayon le plus long d'une ellipse.

OBS

On mesure le demi-grand axe à partir du centre de l'ellipse.

Spanish

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