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pedal curve

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pedal curve [′ped·əl ‚kərv]
(mathematics)
The pedal curve of a given curveCwith respect to a fixed pointPis the locus of the foot of the perpendicular fromPto a variable tangent toC. Also known as first pedal curve; first positive pedal curve; positive pedal curve.
Any curve that can be derived from a given curveCby repeated application of the procedure specified in the first definition.


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