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Physics: Dynamics: 3D: Poinsot construction: Polhode: What is the meaning of polhode?

Feb 1st, 2006 15:57
Knud van Eeden,

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Physics: Dynamics: 3D: Poinsot construction: Polhode: What is the 
meaning of polhode?

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polhode = (Greek: "path of the pole")

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Definition of Polhode

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The polhode is the non-plane curve traced on the surface of an inertia
ellipsoid with fixed center by its point of contact with a fixed plane
on which it rolls, as in the revolution of a top.

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Internet: see also:

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Physics: Dynamics: 3D: Poinsot construction: Link: Overview: Can you 
give an overview of links?
http://www.faqts.com/knowledge_base/view.phtml/aid/39408/fid/1857

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