9.3: Calculus with Parametric Equations When a curve is defined parametrically, it is still necessary to find slopes of tangents, concavity, area, and distance. These each require the use of derivatives or integrals.
Slope and Tangent Lines
Tangent Lines
Find the points on C where the tangent is horizontal or vertical.
Second Derivative
Concavity of Parametric Curves Ex. Determine where the curve C is concave upward or downward.
Area of Parametric Functions
Area of a Parametric Function
Arc Length of a Parametric Curve