Definition:Hyperboloid of Revolution
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Definition
A hyperboloid of revolution is a hyperboloid which is the solid of revolution formed by rotating a hyperbola about one of its axes.
Hyperboloid of One Sheet
An hyperboloid of one sheet is the hyperboloid of revolution formed by rotating a hyperbola about its conjugate axis.
Hyperboloid of Two Sheets
An hyperboloid of two sheets is the hyperboloid of revolution formed by rotating a hyperbola about its transverse axis.
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Sources
- 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): hyperboloid
- 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): hyperboloid