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A2-15: HYPERBOLOID FROM STRAIGHT LINES 10 years 4 months ago #210

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ID Code: A2-15
Purpose: Approximate the hyperboloid
Description: Twist the two spools in opposite directions to produce a changing hyperbola. Hold heavy string taught across hyperbola as shown in the photograph.
This device can also be used as a model of light propagation in relativistic space-time.
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