The curves defined by the parametric equations\[x=\frac{t^{2}-c}{t^{2}+1} \quad y=\frac{t\left(t^{2}-c\right)}{t^{2}+1}\]are called strophoids (from a Greek word meaning "to turn or twist"). Investigate how these curves vary as $c$ varies.

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The curves defined by the parametric equations
\[
x=\frac{t^{2}-c}{t^{2}+1} \quad y=\frac{t\left(t^{2}-c\right)}{t^{2}+1}
\]
are called strophoids (from a Greek word meaning "to turn or twist"). Investigate how these curves vary as $c$ varies.

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As per the question we are given the following parametic equation of the family of curves called strophoids :

x(t) = (t2 - c)/(t2 + 1)   ,   y(t) = t(t2 - c)/(t2 + 1)

Now we have to investigate the nature of the curve as the parameter varies.

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