Chapter 8: Problem 27
Find all points (if any) of horizontal and vertical tangency to the curve. Use a graphing utility to confirm your results. $$ x=1-t, \quad y=t^{2} $$
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Chapter 8: Problem 27
Find all points (if any) of horizontal and vertical tangency to the curve. Use a graphing utility to confirm your results. $$ x=1-t, \quad y=t^{2} $$
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Use a graphing utility to graph the curve represented by the parametric equations. Indicate the direction of the curve. Identify any points at which the curve is not smooth. $$ \text { Hypocycloid: } x=3 \cos ^{3} \theta, \quad y=3 \sin ^{3} \theta $$
On November \(27,1963,\) the United States launched Explorer \(18 .\) Its low and high points above the surface of Earth were approximately 119 miles and 123,000 miles (see figure). The center of Earth is the focus of the orbit. Find the polar equation for the orbit and find the distance between the surface of Earth and the satellite when \(\theta=60^{\circ}\). (Assume that the radius of Earth is 4000 miles.)
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Use a graphing utility to graph the curve represented by the parametric equations (indicate the orientation of the curve). Eliminate the parameter and write the corresponding rectangular equation. $$ x=\cos \theta, y=2 \sin 2 \theta $$
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