Model of an ellipsoid c.1935

Model of a quadric surface (ellipsoid) with its circular

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Model of a quadric surface (ellipsoid) with its circular
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Model of a quadric surface (ellipsoid) with its circular horizontal sections projected onto a horizontal plane

Model by J.Harvey of an ellipsoid, c.1935. The sections cut through the lines are projected on to the horizontal surface below.

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Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1936-290/1
type:
surface model (plaster)
credit:
Mr J. Harvey