Generatrix

Generatrix

Line whose movement along a simple curve, called a directrix, creates a surface.

  • Generatrix of a cone
    Line that passes through a fixed point A and that moves in space following a simple closed curved line called the directrix of the cone. The surface created in this way is called the conical surface.

Génératrice d'un cône

  • Generatrix of a cylinder
    Line that moves in space along a simple closed curved line in a constant direction. The surface created in this way is called the cylindrical surface.

  • Generatrix of a prism
    Line that moves in space along a closed polygonal chain in a constant direction. The surface created in this way is called the prismatic surface.

  • Generatrix of a pyramid
    Line that passes through a fixed point A and that moves in space following a closed polygonal chain called the directrix of the pyramid. This surface is called the pyramidal surface.

Génératrice d'une pyramide

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