Homework Statement
Evaluate ∫(x^3 + y^3)ds where C : r(t)=<e^t , e^(-t)>, 0 <= t <= ln2
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The Attempt at a Solution
I tried to parametrize the integral and change ds to sqrt(e^(2t) + e^(-2t)) dt.
I then change (x^3 + y^3) to...
Homework Statement
Given the polar function r = 4cos(3θ) find the curvature.
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The Attempt at a Solution
I know there is a formula for curvature of a polar function but I was never given that equation and was told to convert to parametric. and use ||v x a|| /...
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Given vector a and b, let vector v = (|a|b + |b|a) / (|a| + |b|). Show that vector v bisects the angle created by vector b and a.
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cos(θ) = a dot b / (|a||b|)
The Attempt at a Solution
I used the dot product equation to find angle between a...
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Eliminate the parameter and express in x and y
x= 2-3cos2t y= 5+7sin2t
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The Attempt at a Solution
I tried changing them in terms of cos^2t and sin^2t. I change the first equation into ((x-5)/6) = cos^2t. But I can't figure out...
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summation 1 to infinity (2*4*6*8*...*(2n)) / (n!)
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The Attempt at a Solution
I'm a little confused on the "..." part... I used the ratio test and the numbers obviously cancel out, but I am not sure if the (2n+2)/(2n) part cancel out to just...
Homework Statement
If possible, evaluate the sum :
http://www4a.wolframalpha.com/Calculate/MSP/MSP31841a0i89gaa1b8f5c80000373e40eh779f93h7?MSPStoreType=image/gif&s=17&w=109&h=47
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The Attempt at a Solution
Not really sure what to do. I've tried writing out the...