Focus (geometry) - Cartesian and Cassini Ovals

Cartesian and Cassini Ovals

A Cartesian oval is the set of points for each of which the weighted sum of the distances to two given foci is a constant. If the weights are equal, the special case of an ellipse results.

A Cassini oval is the set of points for each of which the product of the distances to two given foci is a constant.

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