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This category contains definitions related to Orders of Curves.
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Let $\CC$ be a curve embedded in the plane.
Definition 1
The order of $\CC$ is the number of intersections between $\CC$ and an arbitrary straight line.
This includes real, repeated and imaginary points.
Definition 2
The order of $\CC$ is the degree of the equation whose locus is $\CC$.
Pages in category "Definitions/Orders of Curves"
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