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Defining the Conjugate Axis in Structural Design
A structural engineer is documenting the geometric specifications for a hyperbolic arch in a bridge design. To complete the technical report, the engineer must define the conjugate axis of the hyperbola. According to the geometric properties of a hyperbola, how is the conjugate axis defined in relation to the transverse axis and the center of the hyperbola?
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