Chapter 11: Q. 35 (page 901)
Osculating circles: Find the center and radius of the osculating circle to the given vector function at the specified value of t.
Short Answer
The center of the osculating circle is,
.
The radius is .
Chapter 11: Q. 35 (page 901)
Osculating circles: Find the center and radius of the osculating circle to the given vector function at the specified value of t.
The center of the osculating circle is,
.
The radius is .
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