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Parametric Equations. 12.1. Find the derivative. Parametric equations can be used to describe motion that is not a function. If f and g have derivatives at t , then the parametrized curve also has a derivative at t. The formula for finding the slope of a parametrized curve is:.
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Parametric Equations 12.1
Parametric equations can be used to describe motion that is not a function. If f and g have derivatives at t, then the parametrized curve also has a derivative at t.
The formula for finding the slope of a parametrized curve is: This makes sense if we think about canceling dt.
The formula for finding the slope of a parametrized curve is: We assume that the denominator is not zero.
To find the second derivative of a parametrized curve, we find the derivative of the first derivative: • Find the first derivative (dy/dx). 2. Find the derivative of dy/dx with respect to t. 3. Divide by dx/dt.
Example: • Find the first derivative (dy/dx).
2. Find the derivative of dy/dx with respect to t. Quotient Rule
Find the slope of the line tangent to the point on the circle:
Find the slope of the line tangent to the point on the circle: What is the equation of the line tangent to the point on the circle? Point:
Determine the concavity of the cycloid on the interval This is always negative so the graph is concave down.
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