Parametric Equations: Values of a, b & k for Circles A, B & C

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Let's see, the values of a, b, and k for each circle can be determined by looking at the equations of the circles. For circle A, both a and b are zero because the circle is at the origin, and k is 5 because the radius is 5. For circle B, a is zero because the circle has not moved horizontally, but b is 5 because the circle has moved up by 5 units. The value of k remains at 5 since the radius is still 5. Finally, for circle C, the radius can be calculated to be 2√10, and since the circle has moved right by 10 and down by 10, a is 10 and b is -10
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Homework Statement



Each of the three circles A, B and C of the figure below can be parameterized by equations of the form
x = a + k cos t, y = b + k sin t, 0 ≤ t ≤ 2.
What can you say about the values of a, b and k for each of these circles?
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A: a and b are both zero because the circle is at the origin, k is 5 b/c the radius is 5
B: Since the circle moved up by 5, b is 5 and a is zero, k is agian 5 since the radius is 5
C: The circles's radius is 2[tex]\sqrt{10}[/tex] and it moved right and down by 10.
Thus, a is 10 and b is -10, and k is 2[tex]\sqrt{10}[/tex]

Above is how i came up with the answer but I'm not 100% sure.
Did I do it right, or is somthing wrong?
 

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Well since the picture is pending approval, I would suggest to put the equation into Cartesian form and check the radius,centres and etc
 

FAQ: Parametric Equations: Values of a, b & k for Circles A, B & C

What are parametric equations?

Parametric equations are a way of representing mathematical equations using parameters or variables. They are often used to describe the motion or behavior of objects in space, and can be expressed in terms of x and y coordinates.

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