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Question:

Show that when the curve $c_1=c_1(t)$ has constant torsion $\tau$, the curve $$c_2=c_2(t)=-\frac{1}{\tau}N+\int_{t_0}^{t}B(u)du$$ has constant curvature $-\tau$ or $+\tau$.


What I know:

$$\dot T=\kappa N$$ $$\dot{N}=-\kappa T +\tau B$$ $$\dot B=-\tau N$$

In fact, I posted what i did. But, I am not sure. There may be some mistakes.

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    $\begingroup$ To B11b: Interesting question, but I suggest you edit it a bit; for example, don't you mean $\dot N = -\kappa T + \tau B$ etc.? And shouldn't you have $c_2(t) = \frac{1}{\tau}N + \int_{t_0}^t B(u)du$? I'll edit it if you like. I'm concerned if you don't do these edits, the question is in danger of closure, which I don't think it deserves! By the way, +1! $\endgroup$ Commented Oct 20, 2013 at 18:57
  • $\begingroup$ Dear @RobertLewis I Will be happy if you will correct :) $\endgroup$
    – user3911
    Commented Oct 20, 2013 at 18:58
  • $\begingroup$ To B11b: OK, I'm on it . . . let me know if I get it right, OK? $\endgroup$ Commented Oct 20, 2013 at 18:59
  • $\begingroup$ Okay okay @RobertLewis $\endgroup$
    – user3911
    Commented Oct 20, 2013 at 19:00
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    $\begingroup$ To B11b: Glad to help out! Cheers! $\endgroup$ Commented Oct 20, 2013 at 19:09

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You are on the right track. Remember unit tangent $T=c_2^\prime$, so when you get $$c_2^\prime=\frac{\kappa}{\tau}T$$ simply do the substitution and get $$T=\frac{\kappa}{\tau}T$$ then square both sides: $$1=\left(\frac{\kappa}{\tau}\right)^2$$

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  • $\begingroup$ I cannot understand what u said. Please can you explain more. $c'_2=\frac{\kappa t}{\tau}$ that's this equal to $T$. $\endgroup$
    – user3911
    Commented Oct 20, 2013 at 21:46
  • $\begingroup$ I dont know how to conclude my solution. $\endgroup$
    – user3911
    Commented Oct 20, 2013 at 21:48
  • $\begingroup$ @B11b: is it better now? $\endgroup$
    – Francis
    Commented Oct 20, 2013 at 21:48
  • $\begingroup$ Then I need to write $\kappa=-\kappa^2 n-\ddot {n} $ right? $\endgroup$
    – user3911
    Commented Oct 20, 2013 at 21:50
  • $\begingroup$ Sorry sorry I understand. Yeup:)) $\endgroup$
    – user3911
    Commented Oct 20, 2013 at 21:52

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