Calculus 8th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1285740629
ISBN 13: 978-1-28574-062-1

Chapter 13 - Vector Functions - Review - Concept Check - Page 921: 3

Answer

Let $ \bf{C}$ be a smooth curve with position vector $r(t)$. The tangent vector is $r'(t)$.The unit tangent vector is: $$T(t)=\dfrac{r'(t)}{||r'(t)||}$$ Vector equation of tangent line at $t=a$ is: $s(u)=r(a)+u \cdot r'(a)$

Work Step by Step

Let $ \bf{C}$ be a smooth curve with position vector $r(t)$. The tangent vector is $r'(t)$.The unit tangent vector is: $$T(t)=\dfrac{r'(t)}{||r'(t)||}$$ Vector equation of tangent line at $t=a$ is: $s(u)=r(a)+u \cdot r'(a)$
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