Definition:Hypocycloid

Definition
Let a circle $C_1$ roll around the inside of another (larger) circle $C_2$.

The locus of a given point on the circumference of $C_1$ is known as a hypocycloid.


 * Hypocycloid.png

Also see

 * Equation of Hypocycloid


 * Definition:Astroid
 * Definition:Deltoid


 * Definition:Epicycloid
 * Definition:Cycloid


 * Definition:Hypotrochoid