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1The Bell Curve — For other uses, see Bell curve (disambiguation). The Bell Curve   …
2Laffer curve — In economics, the Laffer curve is used to illustrate the idea that increases in the rate of taxation may sometimes decrease tax revenue. Since a 100 percent income tax will generate no revenue (as citizens will have no incentive to work), the… …
3Jordan curve theorem — Illustration of the Jordan curve theorem. The Jordan curve (drawn in black) divides the plane into an inside region (light blue) and an outside region (pink). In topology, a Jordan curve is a non self intersecting continuous loop in the plane.… …
4battleship-shaped curve — noun A two dimensional region with parallel sides and pointed ends, usually representing the emergence and later disappearance of an entity in a graph over time …
5cusp — [kusp] n. [L cuspis (gen. cuspidis), point, pointed end, spear] 1. a point or pointed end; apex; peak 2. Anat. a) any of the elevations on the chewing surface of a tooth b) any of the triangular flaps of a heart valve 3. Archit. a projecting… …
6Wankel engine — The Wankel engine is a type of internal combustion engine which uses a rotary design to convert pressure into a rotating motion instead of using reciprocating pistons. Its four stroke cycle is generally generated in a space between the inside of… …
7Deroplatys desiccata — Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum …
8Mathematics and Physical Sciences — ▪ 2003 Introduction Mathematics Mathematics in 2002 was marked by two discoveries in number theory. The first may have practical implications; the second satisfied a 150 year old curiosity. Computer scientist Manindra Agrawal of the… …
9nature, philosophy of — Introduction the discipline that investigates substantive issues regarding the actual features of nature as a reality. The discussion here is divided into two parts: the philosophy of physics and the philosophy of biology. In this… …
10Arch — • A structure composed of separate pieces, such as stone or bricks, having the shape of truncated wedges, arranged on a curved line so as to retain their position by mutual pressure Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Arch Arch …
