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normal curve
a bell-shaped curve showing a particular distribution of probability over the values of a random variable. Also called Gaussian curve, probability curve. -
bell-shaped curve
bell curve -
conchoid
a plane curve consisting of two branches situated about a line to which they are asymptotic, so that a line from a fixed point (the pole) intersecting both branches is of constant length between asymptote and either branch. Equation: (x – a)2(x2 + y2) = b2x2 where a is the distance between the pole and a vertical asymptote and b is the length of the constant segment -
jordan curve theorem
the theorem that the complement of a simple closed curve can be expressed as the union of two disjoint sets, each having as boundary the given curve. -
simple closed curve
a curve that is closed and that has no loops or points missing; a curve for which there exists a homeomorphism mapping it to a circle. -
camber
A camber is a gradual downward slope from the centre of a road to each side of it.