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prolate spheroid |
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prolate spheroid [′prō‚lāt ′sfir‚ȯid] (mathematics) The ellipsoid or surface obtained by revolving an ellipse about one of its axes so that the equatorial circle has a diameter less than the length of the axis of revolution. Also known as prolate ellipsoid. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It is a prolate spheroid in which the outer leather casing is drawn tightly over a somewhat smaller rubber tubing. The glass coated bead thermistors approximate the shape of a prolate spheroid, when viewed with a microscope, with major and minor axes of 0. No, Maguire will not tell us that a football is an aerodynamic elliptical prolate spheroid which has a polar axis longer than its equatorial diameter, weighs between 14 and 15 ounces, is 28-1/2 inches at its long axis and contains 13-1/2 pounds of air pressure in its steer hide-encased bladder. |
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