Consider the vector function r(t) that has unit tangent vector 1 T(t) VI+$₁² (1,1,21), 0 ≤ t ≤ 2. √1+5t2 Suppose that the tangent vector of r(t) has magnitude ✓1+5t². Find the curvature x of the curve r(t) at a general point t. (a) (b) (c) (d) Find the vector function r(t) such that r(0) = 0. Compute the principal unit normal vector N of r(t). Hence, determine the vector dT/ds.

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Consider the vector function r(t) that has unit tangent vector
1
T(t)
(1,1,2t), 0≤t≤2.
√1+5t²
Suppose that the tangent vector of r(t) has magnitude ✓1+5t².
Find the curvature K of the curve r(t) at a general point t.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Find the vector function r(t) such that r(0) = 0.
Compute the principal unit normal vector N of r(t).
Hence, determine the vector dT/ds.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the vector function r(t) that has unit tangent vector 1 T(t) (1,1,2t), 0≤t≤2. √1+5t² Suppose that the tangent vector of r(t) has magnitude ✓1+5t². Find the curvature K of the curve r(t) at a general point t. (a) (b) (c) (d) Find the vector function r(t) such that r(0) = 0. Compute the principal unit normal vector N of r(t). Hence, determine the vector dT/ds.
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