Calculus, 10th Edition (Anton)

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Chapter 12 - Vector-Valued Functions - 12.5 Curvature - Exercises Set 12.5 - Page 879: 19

Answer

True

Work Step by Step

Step 1 This statement is true because, as proved in Example 1, the circle has a constant curvature: \[ k = \frac{1}{a} \] where $a$ is the radius of the circle. If a circle has a radius $a = 2$, its curvature is: \[ k = \frac{1}{2} \] Result: True
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