Analytic Geometry

Parametric Curves

Curves defined by x(t) and y(t)

  • High school
  • about 4 min
  • 7 of 7 in the family
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t_max = 2.0π
x=cos⁡t,y=sin⁡tx=\cos t, y=\sin t

Parametric curves: x and y are both functions of parameter t. As t increases, the curve is traced out. Increase t_max and watch the curve form.