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Ch. 11 - Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates
Hass - Thomas' Calculus 15th Edition
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Capitolo 11, Problema 11.1.24

Finding Cartesian from Parametric Equations


In Exercises 19–24, match the parametric equations with the parametric curves labeled A through F.


x = cos t, y = sin 3t


Graphs of three parametric curves labeled D, E, and F, showing a circle, a spiral, and a wave-like pattern.

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Step 1: Identify the parametric equations given: \(x = \cos t\) and \(y = \sin 3t\).
Step 2: Understand the behavior of \(x = \cos t\): it oscillates between -1 and 1 with period \(2\pi\).
Step 3: Understand the behavior of \(y = \sin 3t\): it oscillates between -1 and 1 but with a period of \(\frac{2\pi}{3}\), which is three times faster than \(x\).
Step 4: Look for a graph where the \(x\)-values oscillate smoothly between -1 and 1, while the \(y\)-values oscillate more rapidly, creating multiple waves within one period of \(x\). This will create a pattern with three oscillations in \(y\) for every one oscillation in \(x\).
Step 5: Match this behavior to the graphs provided. The graph labeled F shows a wave pattern with multiple oscillations in \(y\) for each oscillation in \(x\), consistent with \(x = \cos t\) and \(y = \sin 3t\).

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