The Envelope of a Chord as It Moves Along a Locus

Author

James O'N.B. Kelley, Marquette University

Date of Award

5-1937

Degree Type

Bachelors Essay

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Department

Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science

First Advisor

Harvey P. Pettit

Second Advisor

William J. Grace

Abstract

What is the curve described by a line of constant length as its end points move along a locus? This locus will be considered as the circle, the perpendicular axes, the ellipse, hyperbola and parabola in that order. Wherever it is possible both an algebraic and graphical solution will be given.

Comments

A Thesis submitted to the Faculty of the College of Liberal Arts of Marquette University in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Recommended Citation

Kelley, James O'N.B., "The Envelope of a Chord as It Moves Along a Locus" (1937). Bachelors’ Theses. 1567.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bachelor_essays/1567