Precalculus (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32197-907-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-907-0

Chapter 10 - Analytic Geometry - 10.7 Plane Curves and Parametric Equations - 10.7 Assess Your Understanding - Page 695: 5

Answer

False

Work Step by Step

Parametric equations defining a curve are NOT unique. For example, the following sets of equations define the same curve: $\begin{cases} x=\cos t\\ y=\sin t \end{cases}$ $\begin{cases} x=\sin t\\ y=\cos t \end{cases}$ The curve is: $x^2+y^2=1$ Therefore the given statement is FALSE.
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