Worked solution
Divide parameter derivatives to obtain the Cartesian gradient
For , , find in terms of t and hence the point where the gradient is 1.
CJC · Lecture · Example 8
Differentiate and divide
and , so where .
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Apply the specified gradient
gives , hence . At , the displayed quotient is undefined and the curve has a vertical tangent; that parameter is not a gradient-one solution.
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Common mistakes
The derivative formula requires dx/dt nonzero.