(a) Find the gradient of the curve at the point Q. (b) Given that the product of gradients of tangent and normal is -1, derive the equation of the normal to the curve at the point Q. I

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Chapter6: Topics In Analytic Geometry
Section6.2: Introduction To Conics: parabolas
Problem 4ECP: Find an equation of the tangent line to the parabola y=3x2 at the point 1,3.
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The point Q with x-coordinate (x = 2) lies on a curve with the equation
y = 4- 3x2.
(a) Find the gradient of the curve at the point Q.
(b) Given that the product of gradients of tangent and normal is -1, derive the
equation of the normal to the curve at the point Q.
A cuve C with oguation -
sin2x
Transcribed Image Text:1. The point Q with x-coordinate (x = 2) lies on a curve with the equation y = 4- 3x2. (a) Find the gradient of the curve at the point Q. (b) Given that the product of gradients of tangent and normal is -1, derive the equation of the normal to the curve at the point Q. A cuve C with oguation - sin2x
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