Tangent Vector for r=sint, theta=t/3

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Homework Statement


Find the tangent vector and unit tangent vector for the curve: r=sint, theta=t/3 for 0<=t<=6pi.

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If the tangent vector is r'(t)e(hat)r + r*theta(t)e(hat)theta, how does the restriction on t affect the answer? The same for the unit tangent vector, they don't seem to rely on this restriction.

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