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A pedal curve is a type of curve in mathematics that is generated from a given curve known as the "directrix" and a fixed point called the "pedal point" or "focus." The pedal curve is formed by tracing the perpendiculars from the pedal point to the tangents of the directrix.

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  1. Differential geometry
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