The Epispiral
Introduction:
The epispiral has n branches when n is odd, each of which has two asymptotes (shown above). If n is even, the spiral will have 2n branches.
Definition:
In polar coordinates, the epispiral is defined by
Properties:
Velocity and Acceleration:
a[t] = [click for formula] |
The Tangent Vector:
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Arc Length: |
Curvature:
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