Evolutes of Some Basic Curves
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The line of best fit to a curve at a point is the tangent at the point. The circle of best fit at a point is called the osculating circle. Its center traces out a new curve called the evolute.
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Contributed by: Edda Eich-Soellner (March 2011)
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Published: March 7 2011
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