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Evolutes of Some Basic Curves

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parabola
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The line of best fit to a curve at a point is the tangent at the point. The circle of best fit at a point is called the osculating circle. Its center traces out a new curve called the evolute.
The original curve is shown in blue, the evolute in green, and the osculating circle in orange.
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