Curved Shape (Noun)
Meaning
The trace of a point whose direction of motion changes.
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The circular path of the orbiting satellite is a curved shape that results from a continuous change in direction.
- As the car navigated the winding road, it followed a curved shape that changed its direction with each turn.
- The curved shape of the lemniscate is defined as the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes continuously.
- In calculus, the curved shape of a parabola is studied in order to analyze the motion of an object under constant acceleration.
- The curved shape of a human eye is an example of a spherical shape that allows for a wide range of peripheral vision.