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Worksheet 28: Parametric Equations
In this parametric equations worksheet, students read informational paragraphs and answer 10 questions regarding parameter, velocity, speed, curvature, parametric equations, and scalar curvature.
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Parametric Equations and a Heart
Trigonometry, art, and Valentine's Day come together in a creative activity about parametric equations. Learners calculate several equations before graphing them either by hand, on a graphic calculator, or Excel spreadsheet to curve...
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Simulating Weightlessness
Floating across the top. Class groups examine the parabolas, written as parametric equations, that model the flight path of NASA's C-9 as it simulates weightlessness. They continue their exploration by changing the parameters to...
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Worksheet #2.7 MT-A141 PreCalculus
Get ready for Calculus! The class solves equations, graphs a relation defined parametrically, and gives the parametric equation for the inverse relation. They then identify the geometric relationship between two graphs.
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Multivariable Calculus: Parametric Equations of Lines and Planes
In this parametric equation worksheet, students find a parametric representation by using the vector formula. They find the equation of a plane passing through given points. This two-page worksheet contains examples, explanations and...
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Parametric Equations
In this parametric equation worksheet, learners explore parametric equations and their graphs. They describe the motion of a particle. This four-page worksheet contains approximately seventeen problems.
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Parametric Equations
In this calculus and analytic geometry worksheet, students explore parametric equations, tangent lines and the loop of curves in six equations.
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Parametric Equations: Speed, Arc Length
In this parametric equation worksheet, students determine the length an object travels over a given amount of time. This one-page worksheet contains two problems.
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Going Up
Going on up—and up and up! An open-ended task asks learners to model the movement of an amusement ride with parametric equations. They then analyze their equations to determine how the shadow of the ride's car moves as it rises at a...
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Motion Along a Line – Search Robots Again
We can mathematically model the path of a robot. Learners use parametric equations to find the location of a robot at a given time. They compare the paths of multiple robots looking for parallel and perpendicular relationships and...
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Math 53 - Midterm 1 Review
In this math activity, students eliminate the parameter to find a Cartesian equation of the curve given by the parametric equations.
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Math 53 - Review for Midterm 1
In this review for midterm, students use parametric equations to find points on a curve, explore conic sections, write vector functions, and sketch cylindrical coordinates. This two-page review contains 10 multi-step problems.
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Worksheet 22 - Spring 1996
students examine the potential of creating the involute for a circle. They use the concept to create new parametric equations. They graph the picture for each.
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Twenty Multiple Choice and Free Response Derivative Problems
In this derivative worksheet, students solve ten multiple choice and ten free response problems. These problems include: derivatives of trig functions, tangent lines, parametric equations, and instantaneous rates of change.
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Vectors
In this vectors activity, students solve and complete 6 various types of problems. First, they find two unit vectors that are parallel to the given vector and illustrate. Then, students find parametric equations for the line that passes...
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Worksheet 10
In this math activity, students determine if the information is used to describe a line. They examine the parametric and symmetric equations.
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Worksheet 17: Writing Equations
In this equations worksheet, students graph the curve represented by pairs of parametric equations. They determine the slope of the line tangent to a given graph. Students find the area region lying under the curve. This two-page...
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Worksheet 2.4/2.5: MT-A141 PreCalculus
In this precalculus worksheet, students use their graphing calculator to graph the domain and range of given terms. They write parametric equations and identify the coordinates of the points on the relation given certain terms.
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Pre-Calculus Sudoku Puzzle
In this pre-calculus instructional activity, student solve 35 multiple choice problems and then place the answers in a Sudoku puzzle form. This instructional activity would be a great warm up or fun test review.
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Worksheet 11
In this math worksheet, students find the vector parametric equation and symmetric equations for the line using two coordinate points.
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Worksheet 12
In this math activity, learners explain the vector parametric equation for a line, scalar parametric equations, symmetric equations, and the implicit equation for a line.
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Space Shuttle Launch Trajectory-I
In this space shuttle launch worksheet, students are given 2 equations used to determine the space shuttle's trajectory in the first 5 minutes of a launch. Students use these equations to solve 3 problems including finding the shuttle's...
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Parametrics 1
In this parametric worksheet, students sketch given inequalities and use trigonometry functions to eliminate the parameters. They write equations of a line under given parameters. This four-page worksheet contains 11 multi-step problems.
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As the Wheel Turns
This is not your typical Ferris wheel problem. In this exercise, your class will combine their knowledge of sinusoidal functions as well as linear motion to come up with parametric equations that model the position of a point on the edge...