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- Jan 26, 2012
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Here's this week's problem.
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Problem: Let $T$ be the torus generated by taking the circle of radius 1 in the $xz$-plane centered at (0,0,2) and revolving it about the $x$-axis. Find the points (or curves) on $T$ where the Gaussian curvature $K$ is zero, at a maximum, and at a minimum.
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Remember to read the POTW submission guidelines to find out how to submit your answers!
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Problem: Let $T$ be the torus generated by taking the circle of radius 1 in the $xz$-plane centered at (0,0,2) and revolving it about the $x$-axis. Find the points (or curves) on $T$ where the Gaussian curvature $K$ is zero, at a maximum, and at a minimum.
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Remember to read the POTW submission guidelines to find out how to submit your answers!