hodograph
Meanings
noun
- A curve described by the moving extremity of a line whose other end is fixed, this line being constantly parallel to the direction of motion of, and having its length constantly proportional to the velocity of, a point moving in any path; used in investigations respecting central forces.
Word forms
Etymology
From hodo- + -graph.
Derived words
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