AboutAzeem Hussain Expertise I can answer virtually any kind of question dealing with of Math 536 and below, my forte being in parabolic functions and analytical geometry.
I'm currently learning Linear Algebra, and cannot answer questions that deal with subject matter more advanced than that.
Experience I am neither a professor nor a teacher of this subject. I am merely a student who is gifted at mathematics and enjoys being of service to his community. I frequently tutor people in math and the results are usually great.
Publications Reflections, Riverside School Board (2005, 2006)
Education/Credentials Diploma of Secondary Studies from Chambly Academy High School, and IBO-MYP certificate as well. My lowest mark on a high school math final was 97%, peaking at 99% in 2006 and 2007 (second-highest Math 436 mark in the province). Being a Quebecer, I am fluent in English and French and can respond to questions easily in both languages.
Awards and Honors Pascal Math Competition, School Champion(2007)
Question Dear Azeem: I am trying to be sure that I am using the proper terminology. An egg shape (like a chicken egg) seems to me a special type of ovoid form because it is tapered at one end. Is there a proper term for that shape? If the ovoid form is the same on both ends like a race track, is that known as an elliptical oval? What do you call it if it is a three dimensional form rather than a two dimensional figure? Is there an authoritative source that might illustrate the two forms?
Many thanks for any help you can provide.
Answer Hi Lisa!
Ovals are loosely defined in mathematics. I'd like to first say that the term ovoid is derived from "ovum," meaning egg. An ellipse has a defined semi-minor and semi-major axes, while egg shapes do not, but they still have one axis of symmetry (in 2D). Race track shapes have two straight edges and two curves. If it has no straight edges, it is not a race track shape.
Here's what I call them:
egg shape: ovoid ("egg shape" is acceptable)
race track shape: oval ("race track shape" is acceptable)
In three dimensions, if it has three equal radii, it's a sphere. Two, it's a spheroid. It can be either an oblate spheroid (kind of flat) or a prolate spheroid, like a rugby ball. If the three radii are unequal, it is a scalene spheroid. I would classify an egg as a prolate spheroid.
