Speed and arc length For the following trajectories, find the speed associated with the trajectory, and then find the length of the trajectory on the given interval.  r(t) = ⟨2t3, -t3, 5t3⟩, for 0 ≤ t ≤ 4

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
13th Edition
ISBN:9781133382119
Author:Swokowski
Publisher:Swokowski
Chapter3: Functions And Graphs
Section3.2: Graphs Of Equations
Problem 90E
icon
Related questions
Question

Speed and arc length For the following trajectories, find the speed associated with the trajectory, and then find the length of the trajectory on the given interval.

 r(t) = ⟨2t3, -t3, 5t3⟩, for 0 ≤ t ≤ 4

Expert Solution
Step 1

Find the speed associated with the trajectory, and then find the length of the trajectory on the given interval.

Step 2

The speed of the curve r(t) is vt=r't

Compute the value of r't

r't=ddt2t3,ddt-t3, ddt5t3=6t2, -3t2, 15t2

Thus, the components of r't is  6t2, -3t2, 15t2.

Use speed formula to compute the speed associated with the trajectory.

v(t)=6t2, -3t2, 15t2=6t22+-3t2+ 15t22=270t4=330t2

Thus, the speed associated with the trajectory is 330t2

steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Differential Equation
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, calculus and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
Algebra
ISBN:
9781133382119
Author:
Swokowski
Publisher:
Cengage