⁴⁴Geometrically, at least three points are required to define the shape of any curve, just as two points are the minimum for defining a line. However, since the curvature of a relay’s timing function is fixed by the construction of its components and therefore not liable to drift over time, it is common within the protective relay field to check the curve at just two points to ensure the adjustments are correct. The drag magnet is the principal adjustment for the timing of an electromechanical 51 relay.