Math Problem Statement

x=−sint,y=cost,0≤t≤π draw currve

Solution

Here is the plot of the curve for x=sintx = -\sin t and y=costy = \cos t over the interval 0tπ0 \leq t \leq \pi. The curve traces a half-circle on the left side of the unit circle, starting at (0,1)(0, 1) and ending at (0,1)(0, -1).

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Here are some related questions:

  1. How do parametric equations define curves in the plane?
  2. What happens if we change the range of tt beyond [0,π][0, \pi]?
  3. How would the curve change if we used x=sintx = \sin t and y=costy = \cos t instead?
  4. How can we derive the equation of this curve in Cartesian form?
  5. What types of shapes can be created using trigonometric functions in parametric equations?

Tip: When working with parametric equations, try plotting sample points to get a sense of the curve’s direction and shape.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Parametric Equations
Trigonometric Functions
Curve Plotting

Formulas

x = -sin(t)
y = cos(t)

Theorems

Unit Circle Properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12