Radius of curvature

[sudhakarn]

hi,

Can anyone please explain me clearly about what exactly is the radius of curvature means? I went through a lot of documents online but could not get it right. Can i have an simple example which explains this concept clearly with an Application.

Thnaks in Advance!



Regards,
Sudhakar.N

 

[itsmyjob]

see second derivative

Eric N.
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[sudhakarn]

thank u Mr.itsmyjob.Lemme check it and get back to u with fresh doubts.

 

[jackk]

Sudharkan,

To add to what Eric said......

Radius of Curvature is the radius of a curve at a point on the curve. It is a way to measure how smooth the curve is by graphing the radius of curvatures along the length of the curve.

-the radius of curvature of a circle is a constant value

-the radius of curvature of a line is infinity

-the radius of curvature of a spline curve is constantly changing

 

[sudhakarn]

thank you jackk.