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Maltese Cross Curve

The Maltese cross curve is the cubic Algebraic curve with Cartesian equation

(1)

and polar equation

(2)

(Cundy and Rollett 1989, p. 71), so named for its resemblance to the Maltese cross.

It has curvature and tangential angle given by

			(3)
			(4)

SEE ALSO:Maltese Cross

REFERENCES:

Cundy, H. and Rollett, A. Mathematical Models, 3rd ed. Stradbroke, England: Tarquin Pub., p. 71, 1989.