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parabolic coordinate system |
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parabolic coordinate system [¦par·ə¦bäl·ik kō′ȯrd·ən·ət ‚sis·təm] (mathematics) A two-dimensional coordinate system determined by a system of confocal parabolas. A three-dimensional coordinate system whose coordinate surfaces are the surfaces generated by rotating a plane containing a system of confocal parabolas about the axis of symmetry of the parabolas, together with the planes passing through the axis of rotation. 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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