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    Special Curve

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    Basic definition

    A plane curve is a curve that lies in a single plane. A plane curve may be closed or open.

    Detailed definition

    A plane curve is a curve that lies in a single plane. A plane curve may be closed or open. Curves which are interesting for some reason and whose properties have therefore been investigates are called "special" curves. Some of the most common open curves are the line, parabola, and hyperbola, and some of the most common closed curves are the circle and ellipse.

    Educational grade level

    high school level

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