Curves from Parameters

Synopsis: Discusses how functions x=cos 5, y=sin t can be used to describe a circle parametrically; the standard form for a circle is deduced by eliminating the parameter t. Looks at parametric forms for the ellipse and parabola, again justifying these albgebraically. It is shown that a parametric representation is not unique. Also looks at the generation of the cardioid and trisectric from their parametric forms, and considers how a cycloid can be described more easily using parameters.
Series: Introduction to Pure Mathematics, Course M203
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Year of production: 1987
Availability: OUT OF DISTRIBUTION; 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects: Mathematics
Keywords: pure mathematics

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