Parametric Equations and Calculus

In physics, as well as many other branches of science, graphs of functions are simply inadequate to the task of modeling all of the phenomena which arise. In particular, to describe the motion of a particle in the xy-plane, it is necessary to use expressions that give the position (x,y) of the particle at any time t.

Find out more about parametric equations and calculus by reading the explanation below.

Parametric Equations and Calculus

Practice: Evaluate sets of parametric equations for given values of the parameter in the following exercises.

Parametric Equations and Calculus 1

Parametric Equations and Calculus 2

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