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Figure 8

 
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Figure 8 might refer to:

  • Figure 8, an expression describing a Lissajous curve that resembles the number 8
  • Figure 8, it's a circle that turns around upon itself; place it on its side and it's a symbol meaning infinity
  • Figure eight knot, (also called a Flemish Knot), is a type of stopper knot and a mathematical theory

Mathematics and science

  • Figure 8 Orbit provides a stable solution to the three-body problem
  • Analemma, a type of figure 8 that describes the position of the Sun over the course of a year
  • Lemniscate, of Jakob Bernoulli, a type of mathematical curve that resembles a figure 8
  • Figure 8 Puffer, a common name for Tetraodon biocellatus, a breed of pufferfish
  • In topology, the rose with two petals

Sports

Technology

  • Figure 8, a polar response pattern in certain microphones
  • Figure 8 roller coaster, a Roller coaster track design
  • Figure 8 Communications Cable, a type of self-supporting aerial communications cable
  • Figure 8 power connector, IEC connector C7 type for electrical appliances

Other

  • Figure Eight Island, in North Carolina
  • Figure 8 (album), a 2000 album recorded by American singer-songwriter Elliott Smith
  • Figureight, a community arts organisation from the inner-city of Sydney, Australia
  • Figure 8 Films, a film production company
  • Figure 8 store dedicated to selling figure skates in Ottawa, Canada
  • "Figure 8 " is a song performed by Blossom Dearie which began airing on Saturday morning's School House Rock in 1973

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