Chapter 9: Q.8 (page 721)
Use the results of Exercise 3 to analyze the direction of motion for the parametric curves given by the equations in Exercises 5–8
Short Answer
The curve moves up and to the right.
Chapter 9: Q.8 (page 721)
Use the results of Exercise 3 to analyze the direction of motion for the parametric curves given by the equations in Exercises 5–8
The curve moves up and to the right.
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(a) Write a Cartesian equation for the orbit of Mars.
(b) Do and have the same meaning as in Exercise 53?
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