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Parametric Worksheet
Parametric Worksheet
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1. Fill in the table and sketch the parametric equation for t [-2,6]
x=
-2
y=2t
-1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
6. x = 4 sin (2t)
y = 2 cos (2t)
8. x = 4 sec t
y = 3 tan t
9. x = 4 + 2 cos t
y = -1 + 4 sin t
7. x = cos t
y = 2 sin2t
10. x = -4 + 3tan t
y = 7 2 sec t
Problems 11 and 12: Write two new sets of parametric equations for the following
rectangular equations.
11. y = (x + 2)3 4
12. x =
Problems 13 15: Write a new set of parametric equations with the following
transformations for x = t4 3 and y = 2t
13. Shift right 7
a)
b)
c)
d)
y1 = t2 60
y2 = t + 12
b) x1 = 3 t and
y1 = 2t + 1
x2 = 3 2t
y2 = 2 + 3t
c) x1 = 4t
and
y1 = t + 5
x2 = 5t - 6
y2 = t + 2
26. A dart is thrown from a point of 5 feet above the ground with an initial velocity of 58
ft/sec and angle of elevation of 41. Assume the only force acting on the dart is
gravity.
a)
b)
c)
d)
27. Kelly and Mary are standing 78 feet apart. At the same time, they each throw a
softball toward each other. Mary throws her softball with an initial velocity of 45
ft/sec with an angle of elevation of 44. Kelly throws her softball with an initial
velocity of 41 ft/sec with an angle of elevation of 39.
a)
b)
c)
d)
Write the sets of parametric equations to simulate the motion of the softballs.
Will the softballs collide? Justify your answer.
Which softball hits the ground first?
How far does each softball travel in the horizontal direction?
28. A plane leaves point A at a bearing of N 40 E traveling 600 mph. At the same time, a
second plane leaves point B, 1000 miles east of point A, at a bearing of N 52 W
traveling 550 mph.
a) Write a set of parametric equations for the situation.
b) Is there any danger of a collision? Justify your answer.
Suppose a wind is blowing at a bearing of S 10 W at 20 mph.
c) Write new parametric equations for the situation.
d) Will the planes collide with the wind affecting their paths?
29. Write your own real life application problem in which you would use parametric
equations to solve it. (Hint: look at the last two pages of questions!!!)
a) Write a description of the situation, giving any needed information to create the set
of equations.
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