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    catenary
    in mathematics, a curve that describes the shape of a flexible hanging chain or cable—the name derives from the Latin catenaria (`chain`). Any freely ... [3 related articles]
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    Catenary
    In physics and geometry, the catenary is the curve that an idealized hanging cable or chain with very short links assumes under its own weight when supported only at its ends. The curve has a U-like shape, superficially similar in appearance to a parabola (though mathematically quite different). It...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catenary
    
    
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    catenary
    the shape of the curve assumed by a perfectly flexible, inextensible cord suspended at its ends, and given by the equation: In practice, the simple parabola is often used, which represents the first two terms of the series expansion of the equation of the catenary NOTE - The catenary curve represent...
    Found op http://www.electropedia.org/iev/iev.nsf/display?openform&ievref=466-03-13
    
    
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    catenary
    a longitudinal cable supporting the contact wire or wires either directly or indirectly
    Found op http://www.electropedia.org/iev/iev.nsf/display?openform&ievref=811-33-06
    
    
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    catenary
    The shape that a rope or telephone cable makes, under the influence of gravity, when suspended between two points. The word comes from the Latin catena, meaning 'chain,' and was first used by Christiaan Huygens while studying the form of suspended chains. Galileo thought the shape would be a parab.....
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    Catenary
    A catenary is a curve taken up by a flexible cable suspended between two points, under gravity. For example, the curve of overhead suspension cables that hold the conductor wire of an electric railroad or tramway.
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    Catenary
    Originally the term used to denote an overhead power line support wire derived from the curve a suspended wire naturally assumes under the force of gravity. Now adopted to mean the whole overhead line system. See overhead.
    Found op http://www.railway-technical.com/newglos.shtml
    
    
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    catenary
    1) Curve 2) Curved shape
    Found op http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/EN/crossword-dictionary/catenary/1
    
    

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