How Do I Graph the Vector Function r(t)=t^2i + t^3j?

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In summary, the graph of the vector valued function r(t)=t^2i + t^3j is a curve that passes through the origin and has a parabolic shape.
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Homework Statement


Sketch the curve given by the vector valued function r(t)=t^2i + t^3j, -infinity<t<infinity


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The Attempt at a Solution


I'm confused with how to graph it when it's not two separate values separated with a comma. Am I allowed to plug in a t value for t^2 to get the x coordinate then plug in the same t value for t^3 to get the y coordinate?
 
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stau40 said:

Homework Statement


Sketch the curve given by the vector valued function r(t)=t^2i + t^3j, -infinity<t<infinity


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


I'm confused with how to graph it when it's not two separate values separated with a comma. Am I allowed to plug in a t value for t^2 to get the x coordinate then plug in the same t value for t^3 to get the y coordinate?
Sure. Each point on the graph of this function corresponds to a particular value of t, so when t = 0, for example, you get the point (0, 0).
 

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