If a curve is given parametrically by and , what is the value of at ?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B.
- Step 1: Differentiate and with respect to : and .
- Step 2: Form the derivative: .
- Step 3: Substitute : .
Answer
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Why not the others: evaluates at ; assumes the derivative of constant is ; makes a sign error in the denominator derivative.
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