Parametric Functions 10.1 Greg Kelly, Hanford High School, Richland, Washington
In chapter 1, we talked about parametric equations. 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 2 (page 514):
Example 2 (page 514): Find the first derivative (dy/dx).
2. Find the derivative of dy/dx with respect to t. Quotient Rule
3. Divide by dx/dt.
The equation for the length of a parametrized curve is similar to our previous “length of curve” equation:
Likewise, the equations for the surface area of a parametrized curve are similar to our previous “surface area” equations:
This curve is: p