Trochoid: Difference between revisions

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The Trochoid curve (blue) and its dual curve (red). The equation of the trochoid is

[math]\displaystyle{ x = a\phi-b\sin(\phi) }[/math]

[math]\displaystyle{ y = a-b\cos(\phi) }[/math]

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+The Trochoid curve (blue) and its dual curve (red).
+The equation of the trochoid is
+:<math>x = a\phi-b\sin(\phi)</math>
+:<math>y = a-b\cos(\phi)</math>
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