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    What example of a nomogram is also a specific geometrical shape developed for a fast moving mode of transport that eventually brings you back to where you started?

    Question #64405. Asked by peasypod. (Apr 07 06 6:32 PM)


    JoshCaleb12

    		Hmmm... sounds like a moebius strip...

    Apr 07 06, 8:22 PM
    peasypod

    		Hmmmm, tell Walt about that one----but no, there IS a specific term used to describe this shape.

    Apr 07 06, 11:49 PM
    oracleofdelphi

    		Are you talking about a Cornu Spiral?

    Apr 08 06, 2:07 AM
    satguru

    		I was thinking rollercoasters and parabolas but doubt it's more than a pointer in the right direction.

    Apr 08 06, 10:38 AM
    xfacilitatorx

    		Revolving door sort of fits.

    Apr 08 06, 2:32 PM
    peasypod

    		Roller coasters are exactly what I am thinking satguru, and yes oracle, a Cornu Spiral does fit the bill but what is the other name it has to specifically tune to a roller coaster?



    Apr 08 06, 4:57 PM
    peasypod

    		For those interested it's called a klothoid or clothoid when related to a roller coaster.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornu_spiral

    Apr 10 06, 8:30 PM

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