1. Let 7(t) = < t³ – 2t², tet-t, 2t >. a. Find the unit tangent vector at t = 4. b. Write an equation for the tangent line at t = 4.

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c. Set up an integral for the arc
length of 7(t) between (0,0,0) and (75, , 10V5).
Transcribed Image Text:c. Set up an integral for the arc length of 7(t) between (0,0,0) and (75, , 10V5).
1. Let 7(t) = < t3 – 21?, te“-+, 2t >.
a. Find the unit tangent vector at t = 4.
b. Write an equation for the tangent line at t 4.
Transcribed Image Text:1. Let 7(t) = < t3 – 21?, te“-+, 2t >. a. Find the unit tangent vector at t = 4. b. Write an equation for the tangent line at t 4.
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We have given

rt=t3-2t2,te4-t,2t32

Then,

r't=3t2-4t,e4-t-te4-t,3t12

Therefore, tangent vector at point t=4

r'4=342-44,e0-4,2432=32,-3,16

Then unit tangent vector at point t=4

r'tr't=32,-3,16322+-32+162=32,-3,161289

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