Parametric Equations

3/27/00


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Table of Contents

Parametric Equations

Introduction

Others...

Ways to Describe a Curve in the Plane

A Polar Equation

Parametric Equations

Why?

Two Functions, One Curve?

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Why use parametric equations?

Paths?

Huh?

From that point of view...

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More Paths

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Where do you get that?

To start at (0,1)...

That Gives Us...

How Do You Find The Path

Plotting Points

Consider

Note Further

Eliminate the Parameter

Using the TI82

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Some Questions

Web Resources

Summary

Author: Meighan I Dillon

Email: mdillon@spsu.edu

Home Page: http://www2.spsu.edu/math/Dillon/2254/2254.html

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