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Fenchel theorem (∫κds≥2π)

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Every closed regular space curve has total curvature at least 2π. Equality holds exactly for convex plane curves traversed once. Here curvature is unsigned and integration is with respect to arc length.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2010 / ii / Paper 2 / 25H / ii / Solution

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