Parametric equations Definition and 208 Threads

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    Parametric Equations of an ellipse

    The ellipse \frac{x^2}{3^2} + \frac{y^2}{4^2} = 1 can be drawn with parametric equations. Assume the curve is traced clockwise as the parameter increases. If x=3cos(t) then y = ___________________________ wouldnt i just sub x into the ellipse equation and solve for y? well i did...
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    Parametric equations for particle motion

    Describe the motion of the particle with position (x,y) as t varies over the given interval. x=2+cost y=3+sint where t is greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 2 pi i've tried to eliminate t and came up with y=3+sin(arccos(x-2)) i don't know if...
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    Why OH Why_3D Parametric Equations

    Our lecture today covered Equations of Lines and Planes in 3D. Is this the only approach to learning line and plane equations in 3-d? Honestly do we need r = ro + t*v? To me this seems like a very hard way to learn equations of lines and planes. Maybe I should learn it to be a...
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    What is the equation for the tangent line in parametric equations?

    ??Parametric equations?? hey what's up, ok i have a question on differentiating parametric equations. The question says to find the equation of the two tangent lines to the curve. here's the equations... x = 6 cos t y= 2sin2t Now, after i differentiate them, do i just plug in...
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    Find parametric equations for the tangent line to the curve at t=1

    Original question: a) Say r'(t) = 3t^2 i - cost j + 2t k, and r(0) = i + k. Find r(t). b) Find T(t). c) Find parametric equations for the tangent line to the curve at t=1. I have done parts a and b and got the following results: a) r(t) = t^3 + 1 i - sint j + t^2 + 1 k b)T(t) =...
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    Equation of a line from Parametric equations

    How does one find the equation of a line from parametric equations? In spefiic I'm looking at this: x(t) = 1+2t , y(t) = -1 + 3t , z(t) = 4+t... I think i got to use something liek x-1/a = y-1/b=z-1/c or something like that. If what i just said is true, then I'm lost on what to do next...
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    Parametric Equations Tanget lines

    I am asked to find the equation of the tanget line to the curve at the givien points. (y -y1 = m(x1-x)) The point is: (-2/sqrt(3), 3/2) Parametric Equations are: where t = theta x = 2*cot(t) y = 2*sin^2(t) How would i find what theta is in this set, inorder to solve dy/dx...
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    Preparing for Geometry/Algebra Test - Parametric Equations

    i have a geometry/algebra test tommorow and i have been sick for the whole unit, and my darn teacher is making me do it tommrow, even though i have no idea wuts going on...its on lines with parametric equations...if anyone has anything (tutorials, sites,etc.) anything that will help me...
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