osculating circle

ریشه

Derived from the Latin word 'osculatus', past participle of 'osculari' meaning 'to kiss'. The osculating circle 'kisses' the curve at the point.

مثال

• The osculating circle is used in the study of plane curves.
• The radius of the osculating circle is called the radius of curvature.
• The center of the osculating circle is called the center of curvature.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Osculating circle of a curve Radius of the osculating circle Center of the osculating circle