Chapter 9: Q 10. (page 721)
parametrizations are provided for portions of the same function. For each problem do the following:
(i) Eliminate the parameter to show that the curves are portions of the same function.
(ii) Describe the portion of the graph that each parametrization describes.
(iii) Discuss the direction of motion along with the graph for each parametrization.
Short Answer
Part (a) (i) The equation after eliminating the parameter is
(ii) The derivative , As a result, the curve follows the right-hand side of the parabola.
(iii) right half of the parabola, the motion is to the right as increases.
Part (b) (i) The equation after eliminating the parameter is
(ii) The derivative , As a result, the curve follows the right-hand side of the parabola.
(iii) right half of the parabola, the motion is to the right as increases