Devil's curve
and the polar equation Early studies of it were carried out in 1750 by the Swiss mathematician Gabriel Cramer (1704-1752), who is most famous for his work on determinants, and in 1810 by Lacroix. For a = 25/24, the curve is called the electric motor curve. Related category PLANE CURVES Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) |