Catenoid
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catenoid-256-11295853
title:
Catenoid
text:
In geometry, a catenoid is a type of surface, arising by rotating a catenary curve about an axis. It is a minimal surface, meaning that it occupies the least area when bounded by a closed space. It was formally described in 1744 by the mathematician Leonhard Euler. Soap film attached to twin circular rings will take the shape of a catenoid. Because they are members of the same associate family of surfaces, a catenoid can be bent into a portion of a helicoid, and vice versa.
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description:
Surface of revolution of a catenary
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catenoid
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date modified:
2023-10-10T20:47:58Z
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