Chapter 11

Thomas Calculus · 313 exercises

Problem 9

Give parametric equations and parameter intervals for the motion of a particle in the \(x y\) -plane. Identify the particle's path by finding a Cartesian equation for it. Graph the Cartesian equation. (The graphs will vary with the equation used.) Indicate the portion of the graph traced by the particle and the direction of motion. $$x=\sin t, \quad y=\cos 2 t, \quad-\frac{\pi}{2} \leq t \leq \frac{\pi}{2}$$

5 step solution

Problem 10

Exercises \(9-12\) give the foci or vertices and the eccentricities of ellipses centered at the origin of the \(x y\) -plane. In each case, find the ellipse's standard-form equation in Cartesian coordinates. $$\begin{array}{l}{\text { Foci: }( \pm 8,0)} \\ {\text { Eccentricity: } 0.2}\end{array}$$

5 step solution

Problem 10

Exercises \(9-16\) give equations of parabolas. Find each parabola's focus and directrix. Then sketch the parabola. Include the focus and directrix in your sketch. $$ x^{2}=6 y $$

5 step solution

Problem 10

Find the polar coordinates, \(-\pi \leq \theta<2 \pi\) and \(r \leq 0,\) of the following points given in Cartesian coordinates. $$\begin{array}{ll}{\text { a. }(-2,0)} & {\text { b. }(1,0)} \\ {\text { c. }(0,-3)} & {\text { d. }\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}, \frac{1}{2}\right)}\end{array}$$

5 step solution

Problem 10

Find an equation for the line tangent to the curve at the point defined by the given value of \(t\) . Also, find the value of \(d^{2} y / d x^{2}\) at this point. $$ x=1 / t, \quad y=-2+\ln t, \quad t=1 $$

5 step solution

Problem 10

Give parametric equations and parameter intervals for the motion of a particle in the \(x y\) -plane. Identify the particle's path by finding a Cartesian equation for it. Graph the Cartesian equation. (The graphs will vary with the equation used.) Indicate the portion of the graph traced by the particle and the direction of motion. $$x=1+\sin t, \quad y=\cos t-2, \quad 0 \leq t \leq \pi$$

4 step solution

Problem 11

Exercises \(9-12\) give the foci or vertices and the eccentricities of ellipses centered at the origin of the \(x y\) -plane. In each case, find the ellipse's standard-form equation in Cartesian coordinates. $$\begin{array}{l}{\text { Vertices: }(0, \pm 70)} \\ {\text { Eccentricity: } 0.1}\end{array}$$

5 step solution

Problem 11

Exercises \(9-16\) give equations of parabolas. Find each parabola's focus and directrix. Then sketch the parabola. Include the focus and directrix in your sketch. $$ x^{2}=-8 y $$

5 step solution

Problem 11

Graph the sets of points whose polar coordinates satisfy the equations and inequalities in Exercises \(11-26 .\) $$r=2$$

5 step solution

Problem 11

Find an equation for the line tangent to the curve at the point defined by the given value of \(t\) . Also, find the value of \(d^{2} y / d x^{2}\) at this point. $$ x=t-\sin t, \quad y=1-\cos t, \quad t=\pi / 3 $$

4 step solution

Problem 11

Give parametric equations and parameter intervals for the motion of a particle in the \(x y\) -plane. Identify the particle's path by finding a Cartesian equation for it. Graph the Cartesian equation. (The graphs will vary with the equation used.) Indicate the portion of the graph traced by the particle and the direction of motion. $$x=t^{2}, \quad y=t^{6}-2 t^{4}, \quad-\infty< t <\infty$$

4 step solution

Problem 11

Identify the symmetries of the curves. Then sketch the curves in the \(x y\) -plane. \(r^{2}=-\sin \theta\)

3 step solution

Problem 12

Exercises \(9-12\) give the foci or vertices and the eccentricities of ellipses centered at the origin of the \(x y\) -plane. In each case, find the ellipse's standard-form equation in Cartesian coordinates. $$\begin{array}{l}{\text { Vertices: }( \pm 10,0)} \\ {\text { Eccentricity: } 0.24}\end{array}$$

5 step solution

Problem 12

Exercises \(9-16\) give equations of parabolas. Find each parabola's focus and directrix. Then sketch the parabola. Include the focus and directrix in your sketch. $$ y^{2}=-2 x $$

5 step solution

Problem 12

Graph the sets of points whose polar coordinates satisfy the equations and inequalities in Exercises \(11-26 .\) $$0 \leq r \leq 2$$

4 step solution

Problem 12

Find an equation for the line tangent to the curve at the point defined by the given value of \(t\) . Also, find the value of \(d^{2} y / d x^{2}\) at this point. $$ x=\cos t, \quad y=1+\sin t, \quad t=\pi / 2 $$

7 step solution

Problem 12

Give parametric equations and parameter intervals for the motion of a particle in the \(x y\) -plane. Identify the particle's path by finding a Cartesian equation for it. Graph the Cartesian equation. (The graphs will vary with the equation used.) Indicate the portion of the graph traced by the particle and the direction of motion. $$x=\frac{t}{t-1}, \quad y=\frac{t-2}{t+1}, \quad-1< t <1$$

4 step solution

Problem 12

Identify the symmetries of the curves. Then sketch the curves in the \(x y\) -plane. \(r^{2}=-\cos \theta\)

3 step solution

Problem 13

Exercises \(9-16\) give equations of parabolas. Find each parabola's focus and directrix. Then sketch the parabola. Include the focus and directrix in your sketch. $$ y=4 x^{2} $$

6 step solution

Problem 13

Graph the sets of points whose polar coordinates satisfy the equations and inequalities in Exercises \(11-26 .\) $$r \geq 1$$

4 step solution

Problem 13

Find an equation for the line tangent to the curve at the point defined by the given value of \(t\) . Also, find the value of \(d^{2} y / d x^{2}\) at this point. $$ x=\frac{1}{t+1}, \quad y=\frac{t}{t-1}, \quad t=2 $$

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Problem 13

Graph the lemniscates. What symmetries do these curves have? \(r^{2}=4 \cos 2 \theta\)

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Problem 13

Find the areas of the regions in Exercises \(9-18\) Inside the lemniscate \(r^{2}=6 \cos 2 \theta\) and outside the circle \(r=\sqrt{3}\)

6 step solution

Problem 13

Give parametric equations and parameter intervals for the motion of a particle in the \(x y\) -plane. Identify the particle's path by finding a Cartesian equation for it. Graph the Cartesian equation. (The graphs will vary with the equation used.) Indicate the portion of the graph traced by the particle and the direction of motion. $$x=t, \quad y=\sqrt{1-t^{2}}, \quad-1 \leq t \leq 0$$

5 step solution

Problem 14

Exercises \(9-16\) give equations of parabolas. Find each parabola's focus and directrix. Then sketch the parabola. Include the focus and directrix in your sketch. $$ y=-8 x^{2} $$

4 step solution

Problem 14

Find an equation for the line tangent to the curve at the point defined by the given value of \(t\) . Also, find the value of \(d^{2} y / d x^{2}\) at this point. $$ x=t+e^{t}, \quad y=1-e^{t}, \quad t=0 $$

7 step solution

Problem 14

Graph the lemniscates. What symmetries do these curves have? \(r^{2}=4 \sin 2 \theta\)

5 step solution

Problem 14

Give parametric equations and parameter intervals for the motion of a particle in the \(x y\) -plane. Identify the particle's path by finding a Cartesian equation for it. Graph the Cartesian equation. (The graphs will vary with the equation used.) Indicate the portion of the graph traced by the particle and the direction of motion. $$x=\sqrt{t+1}, \quad y=\sqrt{t}, \quad t \geqq 0$$

6 step solution

Problem 15

Exercises \(13-16\) give foci and corresponding directrices of ellipses centered at the origin of the \(x y\) -plane. In each case, use the dimensions in Figure 11.47 to find the eccentricity of the ellipse. Then find the ellipse's standard-form equation in Cartesian coordinates. $$\begin{array}{l}{\text { Focus: }(-4,0)} \\ {\text { Directrix: } x=-16}\end{array}$$

8 step solution

Problem 15

Exercises \(9-16\) give equations of parabolas. Find each parabola's focus and directrix. Then sketch the parabola. Include the focus and directrix in your sketch. $$ x=-3 y^{2} $$

4 step solution

Problem 15

Graph the sets of points whose polar coordinates satisfy the equations and inequalities in Exercises \(11-26 .\) $$0 \leq \theta \leq \pi / 6, \quad r \geq 0$$

4 step solution

Problem 15

Assuming that the equations define \(x\) and \(y\) implicitly as differentiable functions \(x=f(t), y=g(t)\) , find the slope of the curve \(x=f(t), y=g(t)\) at the given value of \(t\) . $$ x^{3}+2 t^{2}=9, \quad 2 y^{3}-3 t^{2}=4, \quad t=2 $$

7 step solution

Problem 15

Give parametric equations and parameter intervals for the motion of a particle in the \(x y\) -plane. Identify the particle's path by finding a Cartesian equation for it. Graph the Cartesian equation. (The graphs will vary with the equation used.) Indicate the portion of the graph traced by the particle and the direction of motion. $$x=\sec ^{2} t-1, \quad y=\tan t, \quad-\pi / 2< t <\pi / 2$$

5 step solution

Problem 16

Exercises \(9-16\) give equations of parabolas. Find each parabola's focus and directrix. Then sketch the parabola. Include the focus and directrix in your sketch. $$ x=2 y^{2} $$

6 step solution

Problem 16

Graph the sets of points whose polar coordinates satisfy the equations and inequalities in Exercises \(11-26 .\) $$\theta=2 \pi / 3, \quad r \leq-2$$

4 step solution

Problem 16

Assuming that the equations define \(x\) and \(y\) implicitly as differentiable functions \(x=f(t), y=g(t)\) , find the slope of the curve \(x=f(t), y=g(t)\) at the given value of \(t\) . $$ x=\sqrt{5-\sqrt{t}}, \quad y(t-1)=\sqrt{t}, \quad t=4 $$

4 step solution

Problem 16

Give parametric equations and parameter intervals for the motion of a particle in the \(x y\) -plane. Identify the particle's path by finding a Cartesian equation for it. Graph the Cartesian equation. (The graphs will vary with the equation used.) Indicate the portion of the graph traced by the particle and the direction of motion. $$x=-\sec l, \quad y=\tan t, \quad-\pi / 2< t <\pi / 2$$

5 step solution

Problem 16

Graph the lemniscates. What symmetries do these curves have? \(r^{2}=-\cos 2 \theta\)

6 step solution

Problem 17

In Exercises \(17-24\) , find the eccentricity of the hyperbola. Then find and graph the hyperbola's foci and directrices. $$x^{2}-y^{2}=1$$

6 step solution

Problem 17

Exercises \(17-24\) give equations for ellipses. Put each equation in standard form. Then sketch the ellipse. Include the foci in your sketch. $$ 16 x^{2}+25 y^{2}=400 $$

6 step solution

Problem 17

Graph the sets of points whose polar coordinates satisfy the equations and inequalities in Exercises \(11-26 .\) $$\theta=\pi / 3, \quad-1 \leq r \leq 3$$

4 step solution

Problem 17

Assuming that the equations define \(x\) and \(y\) implicitly as differentiable functions \(x=f(t), y=g(t)\) , find the slope of the curve \(x=f(t), y=g(t)\) at the given value of \(t\) . $$ x+2 x^{3 / 2}=t^{2}+t, \quad y \sqrt{t+1}+2 t \sqrt{y}=4, \quad t=0 $$

7 step solution

Problem 17

Give parametric equations and parameter intervals for the motion of a particle in the \(x y\) -plane. Identify the particle's path by finding a Cartesian equation for it. Graph the Cartesian equation. (The graphs will vary with the equation used.) Indicate the portion of the graph traced by the particle and the direction of motion. $$x=-\cosh t, \quad y=\sinh t, \quad-\infty< t <\infty$$

4 step solution

Problem 17

Find the slopes of the curves at the given points. Sketch the curves along with their tangents at these points. Cardioid \(r=-1+\cos \theta ; \quad \theta=\pm \pi / 2\)

6 step solution

Problem 18

In Exercises \(17-24\) , find the eccentricity of the hyperbola. Then find and graph the hyperbola's foci and directrices. $$9 x^{2}-16 y^{2}=144$$

6 step solution

Problem 18

Exercises \(17-24\) give equations for ellipses. Put each equation in standard form. Then sketch the ellipse. Include the foci in your sketch. $$ 7 x^{2}+16 y^{2}=112 $$

8 step solution

Problem 18

Assuming that the equations define \(x\) and \(y\) implicitly as differentiable functions \(x=f(t), y=g(t)\) , find the slope of the curve \(x=f(t), y=g(t)\) at the given value of \(t\) . $$ x \sin t+2 x=t, \quad t \sin t-2 t=y, \quad t=\pi $$

6 step solution

Problem 18

Give parametric equations and parameter intervals for the motion of a particle in the \(x y\) -plane. Identify the particle's path by finding a Cartesian equation for it. Graph the Cartesian equation. (The graphs will vary with the equation used.) Indicate the portion of the graph traced by the particle and the direction of motion. $$x=2 \sinh t, \quad y=2 \cosh t, \quad-\infty< t <\infty$$

6 step solution

Problem 18

Find the slopes of the curves at the given points. Sketch the curves along with their tangents at these points. Cardioid \(\quad r=-1+\sin \theta ; \quad \theta=0, \pi\)

5 step solution

Problem 19

In Exercises \(17-24\) , find the eccentricity of the hyperbola. Then find and graph the hyperbola's foci and directrices. $$y^{2}-x^{2}=8$$

5 step solution

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