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A curve is a continuous, bend or deviation from a straight line, with parabolas being among the simplest examples after straight lines themselves. Curves matter because they appear throughout mathematics, science, and nature—from the paths of falling objects to the shapes of planetary orbits—making them fundamental to understanding how the world works.
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- History
- {{anchor|Definitions|Topology|In topology}}Topological curve
- Differentiable curve
- Differentiable arc
- Length of a curve
- Differential geometry
- Algebraic curve
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Further reading
- External links
right|thumb|A parabola, one of the simplest curves, after (straight) lines
In mathematics, a curve (also called a curved line in older texts) is an object similar to a line, but that does not have to be straight.