Math Problem Statement
Find the radius of curvature of the following curves: a) π₯ 3 + π¦ 3 = 3ππ₯π¦ at the point ( 3π 2 , 3π 2 ), where π is constant. b) π = π (1 β cos π) at π = π 2
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Differential Calculus
Curvature
Polar Coordinates
Implicit Differentiation
Formulas
Radius of Curvature in Cartesian Coordinates: R = (1 + (dy/dx)^2)^(3/2) / |d^2y/dx^2|
Radius of Curvature in Polar Coordinates: R = (r^2 + (dr/dΞΈ)^2)^(3/2) / |r^2 + 2(dr/dΞΈ)^2 - r(d^2r/dΞΈ^2)|
Theorems
Differentiation Rules for Implicit Functions
Radius of Curvature Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate Calculus (College Level)
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