Solving Parametric Equations: Speed at t=2s

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Parametric equations for the motion of an object are given, where x and y are measured in meters and t is in seconds. find the speed of the object in meters per second when t is 2 seconds.
x=2cost
y=2sinst
 
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2x2lcallingcq said:

Homework Statement



Parametric equations for the motion of an object are given, where x and y are measured in meters and t is in seconds. find the speed of the object in meters per second when t is 2 seconds.
x=2cost
y=2sinst

You need to show some effort to get help here. If you are completely stuck, I suggest you start by looking up the definition of speed.
 
t stands for time in seconds
x and y stand for distances

so to calculate the speed you need get the derrivative equations of f(t,x) and f(t,y)
then you will be able to find the speed in both the x and y directions and use the pythagoras theorem to find the speed of the object.
 
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