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Accelerated Math 3. Parametric Equations. Parametric Equations. Useful to introduce 3 rd variable to represent curve in a plane (x, y and t). Useful for modeling the path of an object. Parameter is 3 rd variable t Parametric Equation can be written with both x and y as functions of t.
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Accelerated Math 3 Parametric Equations
Parametric Equations Useful to introduce 3rd variable to represent curve in a plane (x, y and t). Useful for modeling the path of an object.
Parameter is 3rd variable t • Parametric Equation can be written with both x and y as functions of t. • Allows us to determine time t an object is at a given point (x, y).
What does all of that mean? • Consider the path followed by an object that is propelled into the air at an angle of 45o. If the initial velocity of the object is 48 feet per second, it can be shown that the object follows the parabolic path y = -(x2/72) +x. • This equation does not tell the whole story. Although it does tell us WHERE the object has been, it doesn’t tell us WHEN the object was at a given point (x,y) on the path.
To determine this time, you can introduce a third variable t, which is called a PARAMETER. • It is possible to write both x and y as a functions of t to obtain the parametric equations • From this set of equation you can determine that at time t=0, the object is at the point (0,0). Similarly, at time t=1, the object is at the point
Plane Curve • If f and g are continuous functions (graph traced without lifting pencil) of t on an interval I, the set of ordered pairs (f(t), g(t)) is a plane curve C. • x = f(t) and y = g(t)
Parametric Equations • Ellipse (a,b = x-and y-radii; h,k = center) • x = h + a cost • y = k + b sint • Circle • x = a cost • y = a sint
Parametric Equations • Hyperbola (a,b = x-andy-radii; h,k = center) Opening in x-direction: • x = h + a sect • y = K + b tant Opening in y-direction: • x = h + a tant • y = k + b sect
1a. Graph x=5cos t and y = 7sin t in your calculator.b. Use the Pythagorean Property for Cosine and Sine to eliminate the parameter t.c. Explain how you know that the graph is an ellipse or a circle.
4a. Name the conic section. Identify all components. b. Graph.
4c. Transform the given equation into the form: ax2+bxy+cy2+dx+ey+f=0
5a. Name the conic section. Identify all components. x = -2 + 3 tan t and y = 1 + 4 sect b. Graph.
6a. Name the conic section. Identify all components. x = -6+1.5(y-3)2b. Graph.
7a. Write the Cartesian equation.b. Write the parametric equation.