Göttingen Collection of Mathematical Models and Instruments

Spline made of celluloid

Model 561

Spline made of celluloid
Category:
L IV 14

Description

Spline made of celluloid showing the radius of curvature, logarithmic spiral (can also be used for the graphical integration of differential equations of 2nd order according to the method by Boys and Rothe or Meissner).

The model pictured above is not the model described here. The described model was marked as missing in 1950.

Showcase of this model is Case number U 45

References

Separataband M5 im Mathematischen Institut p. 209-210.