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Parameter (Quadric)

The number $\theta$ in the Quadric

\begin{displaymath}
{x^2\over a^2+\theta}+{y^2\over b^2+\theta}+{z^2\over c^2+\theta}=1
\end{displaymath}

is called the parameter.

See also Quadric




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1999-05-26