Radius Of Curvature (Noun)
Meaning
The radius of the circle of curvature; the absolute value of the reciprocal of the curvature of a curve at a given point.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The radius of curvature of a curve at a point is a measure of how fast the curve turns at that point.
- In differential geometry, the radius of curvature is used to describe the properties of curves and surfaces.
- The radius of curvature of a circle is equal to the radius of the circle.
- The radius of curvature of a curve can be calculated using the formula R = 1 / κ, where R is the radius of curvature and κ is the curvature.
- In engineering, the radius of curvature is an important factor in the design of roads, railways, and other curved structures.