Definition of Generatrix. Meaning of Generatrix. Synonyms of Generatrix

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Definition of Generatrix

Generatrix
Generatrix Gen`er*a"trix, n.; pl. L. Generatrices, E. Generatrixes. [L.] (Geom.) That which generates; the point, or the mathematical magnitude, which, by its motion, generates another magnitude, as a line, surface, or solid; -- called also describent.

Meaning of Generatrix from wikipedia

- Look up generatrix in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. In geometry, a generatrix (/dʒɛnəˈreɪtrɪks/) or describent is a point, curve or surface that, when...
- generating a geometric object, such as: Directrix (conic section) Directrix (generatrix) Directrix (rational normal scroll) Directrix is a spaceship in the Lensman...
- of a right circular cone is the maximum angle between two generatrix lines; if the generatrix makes an angle θ to the axis, the aperture is 2θ. In optics...
- Antaeotricha generatrix is a moth of the family Depressariidae. It is found in Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul). The wingspan is about 17 mm. The forewings are...
- surface area, the mylar balloon instead maximizes volume for a given generatrix arc length. It resembles a slightly flattened sphere. The shape is approximately...
- by rotating a curve (the generatrix) one full revolution around an axis of rotation (normally not intersecting the generatrix, except at its endpoints)...
- are perpendicular to the bases. Thus, in a right circular cylinder, the generatrix and the height have the same measurements. It is also less often called...
- cylindrical surface is that surface traced out by a line, called the generatrix, not in the plane of the directrix, moving parallel to itself and always...
- the axis, is a circle. Simple examples occur when the generatrix is a line. If the generatrix line intersects the axis line, the surface of revolution...
- a parabola (red curve in the diagram). This generatrix m 0 {\displaystyle m_{0}} is the only generatrix of the cone that is parallel to plane π {\displaystyle...