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    Line types

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    Line types

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    Conics and Engineering Curves

    Conics & Engineering Curves

    Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

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    Conics and Engineering Curves

    Divide a line in n equal segments.

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    C i d E i i C

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    Conics and Engineering Curves

    Divide a line in n equal segments.

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    C i d E i i C

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    Conics and Engineering Curves

    Divide a line in n equal segments.

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    Conics and Engineering Curves

    Divide a line in n equal segments.

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    Conics and Engineering Curves

    Divide a line in n equal segments.

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    Drawing a perpendicularline from a point in a line

    A BCE F

    D

    AB is the line, and C is thepoint on it

    With center C and anyradius, describe equal arcsto cut AB at E and F

    From E and F describe

    equal arcs to intersect at D Join C and D to give the

    required perpendicular

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    Drawing a line parallel to a given line at agiven distance from it

    AB is the given line,and c is the givendistance

    From any two pointswell apart of AB, drawtwo arcs of radiusequal to c

    Draw a line tangentialto the two arcs to givethe required line

    c

    A B

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    Bisecting an angle

    ABC is the given angle

    From B describe an arcto cut AB and BC at Eand D respectively

    With centers E and D,draw equal arcs tointersect at F

    Join BF, the requiredbisector of the angle

    A

    B CD

    EF

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    conic sections

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    Conic Sections

    Eccentricity = distance of the point from the focusdistance of the point from directrix

    e< 1Ellipse, e = 1 Parabola and e > 1Hyperbola.

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    Conic Sections

    1

    An ellipse

    Section planeAA, inclined to the axis cuts

    all the generators of the

    cone.

    2A parabola Section plane

    BB, parallel to one of the

    generators cuts the cone.

    A hyperbola Section

    plane CC, inclined to the

    axis cuts the cone on oneside of the axis.

    3

    4A rectangular hyperbola

    Section plane DD, parallel

    to the axis cuts the cone.

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    Conics and Engineering Curves

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    Ellipse by Directrix and Focus

    e = 2/3 and focus distance from directrix is known.

    1Divide CF in five equal

    segments. Draw VE CF

    and VF = VE.

    Extend CE to cover the

    horizontal span of the

    ellipse.

    2

    3 Draw a vertical at 1.

    Use the compass to measure4

    11

    and mark P1 and P1

    from F.

    Any point, P2 or Pt , is C2 distance apart from the directrix and FP22or FPt apart from the focus.2

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    Ellipse by Directrix and Focus

    e = 2/3 and focus distance from directrix is known.

    1Divide CF in five equal

    segments. Draw VE CF

    and VF = VE.

    Extend CE to cover the

    horizontal span of the

    ellipse.

    2

    3 Draw a vertical at 1.

    Use the compass to measure4

    11

    and mark P1 and P1

    from F.

    Any point, P2 or Pt , is C2 distance apart from the directrix and FP22or FPt apart from the focus.2

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    Conics and Engineering Curves

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    Ellipse by Directrix and Focus

    e = 2/3 and focus distance from directrix is known.

    1Divide CF in five equal

    segments. Draw VE CF

    and VF = VE.

    Extend CE to cover the

    horizontal span of the

    ellipse.

    2

    3 Draw a vertical at 1.

    Use the compass to measure4

    11

    and mark P1 and P1

    from F.

    Any point, P2 or Pt , is C2 distance apart from the directrix and FP22or FPt apart from the focus.2

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    Ellipse by Directrix and Focus

    e = 2/3 and focus distance from directrix is known.

    1Divide CF in five equal

    segments. Draw VE CF

    and VF = VE.

    Extend CE to cover the

    horizontal span of the

    ellipse.

    2

    3 Draw a vertical at 1.

    Use the compass to measure4

    11

    and mark P1 and P1

    from F.

    Any point, P2 or Pt , is C2 distance apart from the directrix and FP22or FPt apart from the focus.2

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    Ellipse by Directrix and Focus

    e = 2/3 and focus distance from directrix is known.

    1Divide CF in five equal

    segments. Draw VE CF

    and VF = VE.

    Extend CE to cover the

    horizontal span of the

    ellipse.

    2

    3 Draw a vertical at 1.

    Use the compass to measure4

    11

    and mark P1 and P1

    from F.

    Any point, P2 or Pt , is C2 distance apart from the directrix and FP22or FPt apart from the focus.2

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    Conics and Engineering Curves

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    Ellipse by Directrix and Focus

    e = 2/3 and focus distance from directrix is known.

    1Divide CF in five equal

    segments. Draw VE CF

    and VF = VE.

    Extend CE to cover the

    horizontal span of the

    ellipse.

    2

    3 Draw a vertical at 1.

    Use the compass to measure4

    11

    and mark P1 and P1

    from F.

    Any point, P2 or Pt , is C2 distance apart from the directrix and FP22or FPt apart from the focus.2

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    Ellipse by Directrix and Focus

    e = 2/3 and focus distance from directrix is known.

    1Divide CF in five equal

    segments. Draw VE CF

    and VF = VE.

    Extend CE to cover the

    horizontal span of the

    ellipse.

    2

    3 Draw a vertical at 1.

    Use the compass to measure4

    11

    and mark P1 and P1

    from F.

    Any point, P2 or Pt , is C2 distance apart from the directrix and FP22or FPt apart from the focus.2

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    Ellipse by Directrix and Focus

    e = 2/3 and focus distance from directrix is known.

    1Divide CF in five equal

    segments. Draw VE CF

    and VF = VE.

    Extend CE to cover the

    horizontal span of the

    ellipse.

    2

    3 Draw a vertical at 1.

    Use the compass to measure4

    11

    and mark P1 and P1

    from F.

    Any point, P2 or Pt , is C2 distance apart from the directrix and FP22or FPt apart from the focus.2

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    Conics and Engineering Curves

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    Ellipse by Directrix and Focus

    e = 2/3 and focus distance from directrix is known.

    1Divide CF in five equal

    segments. Draw VE CF

    and VF = VE.

    Extend CE to cover the

    horizontal span of the

    ellipse.

    2

    3 Draw a vertical at 1.

    Use the compass to measure4

    11

    and mark P1 and P

    1

    from F.

    Any point, P2 or Pt , is C2 distance apart from the directrix and FP22or FPt apart from the focus.2

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    Tangent and Normals to Conics

    1When a tangent at any point

    on the curve is produced to

    meet the directrix, the linejoining the focus with this

    meeting point will be at

    right angles to the line

    joining the focus with the

    point of contact.

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    Conics and Engineering Curves

    T d N l C i

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    Tangent and Normals to Conics

    1When a tangent at any point

    on the curve is produced to

    meet the directrix, the linejoining the focus with this

    meeting point will be at

    right angles to the line

    joining the focus with the

    point of contact.

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    Conics and Engineering Curves

    T t d N l t C i

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    Tangent and Normals to Conics

    1When a tangent at any point

    on the curve is produced to

    meet the directrix, the linejoining the focus with this

    meeting point will be at

    right angles to the line

    joining the focus with the

    point of contact.

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    T t d N l t C i

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    Tangent and Normals to Conics

    1When a tangent at any point

    on the curve is produced to

    meet the directrix, the linejoining the focus with this

    meeting point will be at

    right angles to the line

    joining the focus with the

    point of contact.

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    Conics and Engineering Curves

    Elli f M j d Mi A i

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    Ellipse from Major and Minor Axis

    1Draw major and minor axes

    and two circles.

    2Divide it for sufficient points

    to draw the ellipse.

    3Draw a vertical at 1.

    Draw horizontal at 1

    Repeat the procedure

    described in the last two

    steps

    4

    5

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    Ellipse from Major and Minor Axis

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    Ellipse from Major and Minor Axis

    1Draw major and minor axes

    and two circles.

    2Divide it for sufficient points

    to draw the ellipse.

    3Draw a vertical at 1.

    Draw horizontal at 1

    Repeat the procedure

    described in the last two

    steps

    4

    5

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    Ellipse from Major and Minor Axis

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    Ellipse from Major and Minor Axis

    1Draw major and minor axes

    and two circles.

    2Divide it for sufficient points

    to draw the ellipse.

    3Draw a vertical at 1.

    Draw horizontal at 1

    Repeat the procedure

    described in the last two

    steps

    4

    5

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    Conics and Engineering Curves

    Ellipse from Major and Minor Axis

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    Ellipse from Major and Minor Axis

    1Draw major and minor axes

    and two circles.

    2Divide it for sufficient points

    to draw the ellipse.

    3Draw a vertical at 1.

    Draw horizontal at 1

    Repeat the procedure

    described in the last two

    steps

    4

    5

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    Ellipse from Major and Minor Axis

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    Ellipse from Major and Minor Axis

    1Draw major and minor axes

    and two circles.

    2Divide it for sufficient points

    to draw the ellipse.

    3Draw a vertical at 1.

    Draw horizontal at 1

    Repeat the procedure

    described in the last two

    steps

    4

    5

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    Ellipse from Major and Minor Axis

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    Ellipse from Major and Minor Axis

    1Draw major and minor axes

    and two circles.

    2Divide it for sufficient points

    to draw the ellipse.

    3Draw a vertical at 1.

    Draw horizontal at 1

    Repeat the procedure

    described in the last two

    steps

    4

    5

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    Ellipse by Oblong method

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    Ellipse by Oblong method

    1Divide AO and AE in equal

    segments (4)

    Join 1, 2 and 3 to C

    Join 1, 2 and 3 with D and

    extend

    2

    3

    4 On vertical P2P11 cut

    P2x = xP11

    On horizontal P2P5 cut

    P2y = yP5

    Find other points similarly

    5

    6

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    Ellipse by Oblong method

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    Ellipse by Oblong method

    1Divide AO and AE in equal

    segments (4)

    Join 1, 2 and 3 to C

    Join 1, 2 and 3 with D and

    extend

    2

    3

    4 On vertical P2P11 cut

    P2x = xP11

    On horizontal P2P5 cut

    P2y = yP5

    Find other points similarly

    5

    6

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    Ellipse by Oblong method

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    Ellipse by Oblong method

    1Divide AO and AE in equal

    segments (4)

    Join 1, 2 and 3 to C

    Join 1, 2 and 3 with D and

    extend

    2

    3

    4 On vertical P2P11 cut

    P2x = xP11

    On horizontal P2P5 cut

    P2y = yP5

    Find other points similarly

    5

    6

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    Ellipse by Oblong method

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    Ellipse by Oblong method

    1Divide AO and AE in equal

    segments (4)

    Join 1, 2 and 3 to C

    Join 1, 2 and 3 with D and

    extend

    2

    3

    4 On vertical P2P11 cut

    P2x = xP11

    On horizontal P2P5 cut

    P2y = yP5

    Find other points similarly

    5

    6

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    Ellipse by Oblong method

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    Ellipse by Oblong method

    1Divide AO and AE in equal

    segments (4)

    Join 1, 2 and 3 to C

    Join 1, 2 and 3 with D and

    extend

    2

    3

    4 On vertical P2P11 cut

    P2x = xP11

    On horizontal P2P5 cut

    P2y = yP5

    Find other points similarly

    5

    6

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    Ellipse by Oblong method

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    p y g

    1Divide AO and AE in equal

    segments (4)

    Join 1, 2 and 3 to C

    Join 1, 2 and 3 with D and

    extend

    2

    3

    4 On vertical P2P11 cut

    P2x = xP11

    On horizontal P2P5 cut

    P2y = yP5

    Find other points similarly

    5

    6

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    Ellipse by Oblong method

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    p y g

    1Divide AO and AE in equal

    segments (4)

    Join 1, 2 and 3 to C

    Join 1, 2 and 3 with D and

    extend

    2

    3

    4 On vertical P2P11 cut

    P2x = xP11

    On horizontal P2P5 cut

    P2y = yP5

    Find other points similarly

    5

    6

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    Parabola for a given focus distance

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    g

    1Bisect CF for the vertex V

    with proper process.

    Draw a vertical at 1 and cut2

    FP and FP1 = C1.1

    3 Repeat for more points.

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    Parabola for a given focus distance

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    g

    1Bisect CF for the vertex V

    with proper process.

    Draw a vertical at 1 and cut2

    FP and FP1 = C1.1

    3 Repeat for more points.

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    Parabola for a given focus distance

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    1Bisect CF for the vertex V

    with proper process.

    Draw a vertical at 1 and cut2

    FP and FP1 = C1.1

    3 Repeat for more points.

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    Parabola for a given focus distance

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    1Bisect CF for the vertex V

    with proper process.

    Draw a vertical at 1 and cut2

    FP and FP1 = C1.1

    3 Repeat for more points.

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    Parabola for a given base and axis

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    1Draw the base AB and axis

    EF from mid point E.

    2Construct rectangle ABCD

    and divide AB and CD in

    equal parts.

    3Draw lines F1, F2, F3 and

    perpendiculars 1P1, 2P2

    and 3P3.

    4 Cut points like P ....1

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    Parabola for a given base and axis

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    1Draw the base AB and axis

    EF from mid point E.

    2Construct rectangle ABCD

    and divide AB and CD in

    equal parts.

    3Draw lines F1, F2, F3 and

    perpendiculars 1P1, 2P2

    and 3P3.

    4 Cut points like P ....1

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    Parabola for a given base and axis

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    1Draw the base AB and axis

    EF from mid point E.

    2Construct rectangle ABCD

    and divide AB and CD in

    equal parts.

    3Draw lines F1, F2, F3 and

    perpendiculars 1P1, 2P2

    and 3P3.

    4 Cut points like P ....1

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    Parabola for a given base and axis

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    1Draw the base AB and axis

    EF from mid point E.

    2Construct rectangle ABCD

    and divide AB and CD in

    equal parts.

    3Draw lines F1, F2, F3 and

    perpendiculars 1P1, 2P2

    and 3P3.

    4 Cut points like P ....1

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    Parabola for a given base and axis

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    1Draw the base AB and axis

    EF from mid point E.

    2Construct rectangle ABCD

    and divide AB and CD in

    equal parts.

    3Draw lines F1, F2, F3 and

    perpendiculars 1P1, 2P2

    and 3P3.

    4 Cut points like P ....1

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    Parabola in Parrallelogram

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    Follow similar process.

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    Hyperbola for a given eccentricity

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    Follow similar process.

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    Rectangular Hyperbola through a given point

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    ( e =

    2 and equation may be assumed as xy = 1 not x2

    y

    2

    = 1)

    1Draw the axes OA, OB and

    mark point P.

    2 Draw CD I OA, EF I OB .

    Mark points 1, 2, 3 ... (may

    not be equidistant)

    3

    4Join O1 and 1P1 I OB and

    1P1 I OA to find P1

    Find the other points

    similarly.

    5

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    Rectangular Hyperbola through a given point

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    ( e =

    2 and equation may be assumed as xy = 1 not x2

    y2

    = 1)

    1Draw the axes OA, OB and

    mark point P.

    2 Draw CD I OA, EF I OB .

    Mark points 1, 2, 3 ... (may

    not be equidistant)

    3

    4Join O1 and 1P1 I OB and

    1P1 I OA to find P1

    Find the other points

    similarly.

    5

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    Rectangular Hyperbola through a given point

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    ( e =

    2 and equation may be assumed as xy = 1 not x2

    y

    2

    = 1)

    1Draw the axes OA, OB and

    mark point P.

    2 Draw CD I OA, EF I OB .

    Mark points 1, 2, 3 ... (may

    not be equidistant)

    3

    4Join O1 and 1P1 I OB and

    1P1 I OA to find P1

    Find the other points

    similarly.

    5

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    Rectangular Hyperbola through a given point

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    ( e =

    2 and equation may be assumed as xy = 1 not x2

    y

    2

    = 1)

    1Draw the axes OA, OB and

    mark point P.

    2 Draw CD I OA, EF I OB .

    Mark points 1, 2, 3 ... (may

    not be equidistant)

    3

    4Join O1 and 1P1 I OB and

    1P1 I OA to find P1

    Find the other points

    similarly.

    5

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    Rectangular Hyperbola through a given point

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    ( e =

    2 and equation may be assumed as xy = 1 not x2

    y

    2

    = 1)

    1Draw the axes OA, OB and

    mark point P.

    2 Draw CD I OA, EF I OB .

    Mark points 1, 2, 3 ... (may

    not be equidistant)

    3

    4Join O1 and 1P1 I OB and

    1P1 I OA to find P1

    Find the other points

    similarly.

    5

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    Rectangular Hyperbola through a given point

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    ( e =

    2 and equation may be assumed as xy = 1 not x

    2y

    2

    = 1)

    1Draw the axes OA, OB and

    mark point P.

    2 Draw CD I OA, EF I OB .

    Mark points 1, 2, 3 ... (may

    not be equidistant)

    3

    4Join O1 and 1P1 I OB and

    1P1 I OA to find P1

    Find the other points

    similarly.

    5

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    Length of an Arc

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    Length of an arc subtending an angle less than 600 and length of

    circumference.

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    Cycloidal Curves

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    The curve generated by a fixed point on the circumference of a circle, which rolls

    without slipping along a fixed straight line or a circle. Circle = generating circle. The

    line or circle = directing line or circle. Used in tooth profile of gears of a dial gauge.1

    4

    Let P is the generating point and PA is the circumference of the circle.

    Divide PA and the circle in equal parts say 12.

    Draw CBI PA and CB = PA and mark 1, 2, 3 .. and C1, C2, .. .

    Draw lines through 1, 2, ... I PA.

    With centerC1 and radius R mark P1 on line through 1.

    2

    3

    5

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    Cycloidal Curves

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    The curve generated by a fixed point on the circumference of a circle, which rolls

    without slipping along a fixed straight line or a circle. Circle = generating circle. The

    line or circle = directing line or circle. Used in tooth profile of gears of a dial gauge.1

    4

    Let P is the generating point and PA is the circumference of the circle.

    Divide PA and the circle in equal parts say 12.

    Draw CBI PA and CB = PA and mark 1, 2, 3 .. and C1, C2, .. .

    Draw lines through 1, 2, ... I PA.

    With centerC1 and radius R mark P1 on line through 1.

    2

    3

    5

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    Cycloidal Curves

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    The curve generated by a fixed point on the circumference of a circle, which rolls

    without slipping along a fixed straight line or a circle. Circle = generating circle. The

    line or circle = directing line or circle. Used in tooth profile of gears of a dial gauge.1

    4

    Let P is the generating point and PA is the circumference of the circle.

    Divide PA and the circle in equal parts say 12.

    Draw CBI PA and CB = PA and mark 1, 2, 3 .. and C1, C2, .. .

    Draw lines through 1, 2, ... I PA.

    With centerC1 and radius R mark P1 on line through 1.

    2

    3

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    Cycloidal Curves

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    The curve generated by a fixed point on the circumference of a circle, which rolls

    without slipping along a fixed straight line or a circle. Circle = generating circle. The

    line or circle = directing line or circle. Used in tooth profile of gears of a dial gauge.1

    4

    Let P is the generating point and PA is the circumference of the circle.

    Divide PA and the circle in equal parts say 12.

    Draw CBI PA and CB = PA and mark 1, 2, 3 .. and C1, C2, .. .

    Draw lines through 1, 2, ... I PA.

    With centerC1 and radius R mark P1 on line through 1.

    2

    3

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    Tangent to a Cycloid Curve

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    The normal at any point on a cycloidal curve will pass through the correspondingpoint of contact between the generating circle and the directing line or circle.

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    Trochoid Curves

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    curve generated by a point fixed to a circle, within or outside its circumference, as the

    circle rolls along a straight line. Point within the circle = inferior trochoid, Point

    outside the circle = superior trochoid,1

    Process is similar to the previous. We need to extend the lines C1P1, C2P2, ..

    and cut the appropriate lengths like radius R1 or R2 from the lines.

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    Involute

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    The curve traced out by an end of a piece of thread unwound from a circle or a

    plygon, the thread being kept tight.

    1Divide PQ (= perimeter)

    and circle in equal parts

    (say 12).

    2

    Draw tangents at 1 and cutP1 on the tangent.

    3 Repeat for further points.

    To draw tangent and normal

    at any point N draw CN,

    With diameter CN describe

    a semicircle to find tangent

    point M.

    4

    5

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    Involute

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    The curve traced out by an end of a piece of thread unwound from a circle or a

    plygon, the thread being kept tight.

    1Divide PQ (= perimeter)

    and circle in equal parts

    (say 12).

    2

    Draw tangents at 1 and cutP1 on the tangent.

    3 Repeat for further points.

    To draw tangent and normal

    at any point N draw CN,

    With diameter CN describe

    a semicircle to find tangent

    point M.

    4

    5

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    Involute

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    The curve traced out by an end of a piece of thread unwound from a circle or a

    plygon, the thread being kept tight.

    1Divide PQ (= perimeter)

    and circle in equal parts

    (say 12).

    2

    Draw tangents at 1 and cutP1 on the tangent.

    3 Repeat for further points.

    To draw tangent and normal

    at any point N draw CN,

    With diameter CN describe

    a semicircle to find tangent

    point M.

    4

    5

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    Involute

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    The curve traced out by an end of a piece of thread unwound from a circle or a

    plygon, the thread being kept tight.

    1Divide PQ (= perimeter)

    and circle in equal parts

    (say 12).

    2

    Draw tangents at 1 and cutP1 on the tangent.

    3 Repeat for further points.

    To draw tangent and normal

    at any point N draw CN,

    With diameter CN describe

    a semicircle to find tangent

    point M.

    4

    5

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    Involute

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    The curve traced out by an end of a piece of thread unwound from a circle or a

    plygon, the thread being kept tight.1

    Divide PQ (= perimeter)

    and circle in equal parts

    (say 12).

    2

    Draw tangents at 1 and cutP1 on the tangent.

    3 Repeat for further points.

    To draw tangent and normal

    at any point N draw CN,

    With diameter CN describe

    a semicircle to find tangent

    point M.

    4

    5

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