Definition:Intrinsic Property
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Definition
Let $C$ be a curve.
The intrinsic properties of $C$ are those properties that do not depend on the nature of the embedding of $C$ in a coordinate system.
Examples
Examples of the intrinsic properties of a curve include:
- Arc length $s$
- Curvature $\kappa$
- Turning angle $\psi$
- Torsion $\tau$
- Radius of curvature $\rho$
Sources
- Weisstein, Eric W. "Natural Equation." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/NaturalEquation.html