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    The document provides instructions for three calculus problems: 1) calculating the length of a curve given by a position vector function, 2) finding the equation of a line perpendicular to a given plane, and 3) finding the curvature of a plane curve at an arbitrary point using a parametrization.

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    Several Variable Calculus & Differential Equations 2021/2022

    Hand-in 1

    Marks: Q1: 3 marks, Q2: 4 marks, Q3: 2 marks, presentation: 1 mark.

    1. Calculate the length of the curve given by the position vector function
     
    2 t
    r(t) = t cos t i + sin t j + √ k , for 0 6 t 6 1.
    3

    If you use the Table of Integrals provided at the back of Stewart’s Calculus book make sure
    that you understand how to derive any results that you use. Here you actually only need
    the substitution w = t2 + 1.

    2. Find the equation of the line which passes through the point (1, 2, −3) and is perpendicular
    to the plane 2x + y + 3z = 4. Express your answer in the form

    r(t) = f (t) i + g(t) j + h(t) k,

    where f (t), g(t) and h(t) are functions you should specify.

    3. Find the curvature of the plane curve with equation y = f (x) at an arbitrary point
    (x, f (x)) on the curve, by using the parametrisation r(x) = xi + f (x)j.

    One mark is given for presentation, i.e. clear writing and verbal explanations of logical flow.
    Examples:

    • neat handwriting, not too much crossing-out, no stains

    • sufficient explanatory text and connecting words

    • correct logical sequencing or use of “⇒”

    • correct use of mathematical language

    If any of these are lacking, your tutor will indicate this and explain how to improve. A “0”
    mark is assgined for presentation if one of the above is majorly lacking, or two or more can be
    improved.

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