QI. A curve in space is represented as a function of a parameter, t, by the position vector r(1) = [3sin 2t , 3 cos 21, 81]. At a general point on the curve, derive expressions for the unit tangent vector, the unit principle normal vector, the unit bi-normal vector and curvature. (a)

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A curve in space is represented as a function of a parameter, 1, by the position
vector r(t) = [3sin 2t , 3cos 21 , 81]. At a general point on the curve, derive
expressions for the unit tangent vector, the unit principle normal vector, the
unit bi-normal vector and curvature.
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(a)
Transcribed Image Text:A curve in space is represented as a function of a parameter, 1, by the position vector r(t) = [3sin 2t , 3cos 21 , 81]. At a general point on the curve, derive expressions for the unit tangent vector, the unit principle normal vector, the unit bi-normal vector and curvature. Q1. (a)
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