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Hyperbola Evolute

The Evolute of a Rectangular Hyperbola is the Lamé Curve

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(ax)^{2/3} - (by)^{2/3} = (a+b)^{2/3}.
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From a point between the two branches of the Evolute, two Normals can be drawn to the Hyperbola. However, from a point beyond the Evolute, four Normals can be drawn.




© 1996-9 Eric W. Weisstein
1999-05-25