Parametric in calculus

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What is a parametric equation?

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A parametric equation expresses the coordinates of the points of a curve as functions of a variable, typically denoted as 't'. For example, x(t) and y(t) define a curve in the xy-plane.

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How do you find the acceleration vector from parametric equations?

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To find the acceleration vector, differentiate the position functions x(t) and y(t) twice with respect to time t. The acceleration vector is given by a(t) = .

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What is the process of eliminating the parameter in parametric equations?

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Eliminating the parameter involves expressing the parametric equations in terms of x and y only, resulting in a rectangular equation.

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What is the formula for the slope of the tangent line in parametric equations?

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The slope of the tangent line at a point is given by \( \frac{dy/dt}{dx/dt} \) where dy/dt and dx/dt are the derivatives of y and x with respect to t.

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What is the total distance traveled by a particle given its velocity function?

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The total distance traveled can be found by integrating the speed (the magnitude of the velocity vector) over the given interval.

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What is the rectangular equation for the parametric equations x = 4cosθ and y = 3sinθ?

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This equation represents the Pythagorean identity in trigonometry, which is fundamental in relating the sine and cosine functions.

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How do you find the velocity vector from parametric equations?

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The velocity vector is found by differentiating the position functions: v(t) = .

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What is the relationship between parametric equations and calculus?

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Parametric equations allow for the analysis of curves and motion in calculus, enabling the calculation of derivatives, integrals, and other properties.

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What is the formula for converting parametric equations to a rectangular equation?

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To convert, solve one of the parametric equations for the parameter t and substitute it into the other equation.