Another Representing a curve with a vector valued function

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The discussion focuses on finding vector-valued functions representing the intersection curves of two sets of surfaces defined by the equations z=y^6, x=z^(1/3) and z=e^x, x=y^4. The proposed solutions are r(t)=ti+t^(1/2)j+t^3k for the first surface and r(t)=ti+t^(1/4)j+e^tk for the second surface. The first solution is deemed reasonable, but it is advised to impose constraints on the parameter t to ensure valid values for z in the first surface.

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Another ...Representing a curve with a vector valued function

Homework Statement



Find the vector-valued function that represents the curve of intersection between the following surfaces:

1) z=y6 , x=z1/3

2) z=ex , x=y4



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The Attempt at a Solution



Attached my work

I don't have any answers for these so I'm hoping someone can check my work? It seemed almost too easy.

Answers I got

1) r(t)=ti+t1/2j+t3k
2) r(t)=ti+t1/4j+etk
 

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first one looks reasonable, but you might want to put some constraints on t, think about the allowable values of z for the first surface
 

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