The following given position of one particle at time t is given by x 1 = 3 + 3 cos t and y 1 = 5 sin t for 0 ≤ t ≤ 2 π . Also, the position of second particle is represented by x 2 = 6 π t and y 2 = 10 π t for 0 ≤ t ≤ 2 π . (a) The paths of both the particles simultaneously using a graphing utility. (b) The number of points where the graphs intersect. (c) Whether the particles collide. If so, then find the position and time.
The following given position of one particle at time t is given by x 1 = 3 + 3 cos t and y 1 = 5 sin t for 0 ≤ t ≤ 2 π . Also, the position of second particle is represented by x 2 = 6 π t and y 2 = 10 π t for 0 ≤ t ≤ 2 π . (a) The paths of both the particles simultaneously using a graphing utility. (b) The number of points where the graphs intersect. (c) Whether the particles collide. If so, then find the position and time.
Solution Summary: The author explains the position of one particle at time t, and the positions of the second particle.
To determine : The following given position of one particle at time t is given by x1=3+3cost and y1=5sint for 0≤t≤2π . Also, the position of second particle is represented by x2=6πt and y2=10πt for 0≤t≤2π .
(a) The paths of both the particles simultaneously using a graphing utility.
(b) The number of points where the graphs intersect.
(c) Whether the particles collide. If so, then find the position and time.
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