Domains of vector values functions

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The discussion focuses on finding the natural domain of the vector-valued function r(t) = ln|t-1| i + e^t j + sqrt(t) k. The key points include identifying that ln|t-1| is undefined at t=1, e^t has a domain of all real numbers, and sqrt(t) is only defined for t ≥ 0. The natural domain is determined by the intersection of these individual domains, resulting in the intervals [0, 1) and (1, +infinity). The final conclusion is that the natural domain of r(t) is 0 ≤ t < 1 or t > 1.
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Homework Statement



r(t)- ln|t-1| i , e^t j , sqrt(t) k find the natural domains. this is a problem as an example in the book.

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It gives an answer of (-infinity,1) U (1,+infinity), (-infinity,+ininity) and [0, +infinity) and the intersection of these sets are [0,1) U (1,+infinity) then it says that the naturals domain of r(t) is 0=< t <1 or t >1

The Attempt at a Solution

I understand that ln of 0 is non existant, I understand the domain of e is plus and minus infinity, i also understand the domain of the square root function, but i don't see how to find the intersection of these sets and i don't understand how they got the natural domain either. can someone please explain this to me?
 
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ln(|t-1|) is only undefined at t=1. sqrt(t) is undefined for t<0. Remove those points from the number line and what's left?
 
thank you so much. I didnt realize it was that easy lol.
 
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