point of inflection

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point of inflection [′pȯint əv in′flek·shən]

(mathematics)

A point where a plane curve changes from the concave to the convex relative to some fixed line; equivalently, if the function determining the curve has a second derivative, this derivative changes sign at this point. Also known as inflection point.

(mechanics)

point of contraflexure

point of inflection

The point on the length of a structural member subjected to flexure at which the direction of curvature changes and at which the bending moment is zero.

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