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Chapter 2: Space Curves

Section 2.6: Binormal and Torsion

Example 2.6.3

For , the curve defined by , , in Example 2.5.8,

a) 

Obtain the TNB-frame.

b) 

Calculate the torsion  by both formulas on the right in Table 2.6.1.

c) 

Verify the equality .

d) 

Graph , along with the TNB-frame at .

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