Prove that the radius of curvature of the Helix curve (helical spring) r(t) = (cost,sin t, t) is constant.

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Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids
Section9.4: Polyhedrons And Spheres
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Prove that the radius of curvature of the Helix curve (helical spring) r(t) = (cost,sin t, t) is constant. 

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Is it the same as the curvature radius of the curve XY level projection (= unit circle)?

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