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Third Curvature

Also known as the Total Curvature. The linear element of the Indicatrix

\begin{displaymath}
ds_P=\sqrt{{ds_T}^2+{ds_B}^2}.
\end{displaymath}

See also Lancret Equation




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1999-05-26