circle of Apollonius

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词形变化

circles of Apollonius 复数 circles of Apollonius

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The figure (a generalised circle) definable as the locus of points P such that, for given points A, B and C, =/(\frac).

    数学
  2. 2.

    Any of eight circles (including degenerate cases) that, for a given set of three circles, solve the problem of Apollonius (i.e., intersect each circle tangentially).

    数学

词源

Named for the ancient Greek geometer and astronomer Apollonius of Perga (ca 262—ca 190 BCE).

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