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Hypoellipse


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y^{n/m}+c\left\vert{x\over a}\right\vert^{n/m}-c=0,
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with $n/m<2$. If $n/m>2$, the curve is a Hyperellipse.

See also Ellipse, Hyperellipse, Superellipse


References

von Seggern, D. CRC Standard Curves and Surfaces. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, p. 82, 1993.




© 1996-9 Eric W. Weisstein
1999-05-25