Cassinian oval
Cassinian oval is the alternative form of Cassini oval.
Meaning of Cassini oval
Noun
Cassini oval (plural Cassini ovals)
- A plane curve defined as the set (or locus) of points in the plane such that the product of the distances to two fixed points is constant (related to an ellipse, for which the sum of the distances is constant).
- Synonyms:
- Cassini ellipse, cassinoid, oval of Cassini
Forms of Cassinian oval
| plural | Cassinian ovals |
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Questions about Cassinian oval
- What is Cassinian oval the alternative form of?
- Cassinian oval is the alternative form of Cassini oval.
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