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Use a horizontal normal to identify a vertical tangent

The curve CC has x=kcos⁡tx=k\cos t, y=ksin⁡2ty=k\sin2t, −π/4≤t<π/4-\pi/4\le t<\pi/4, where k>0k>0.

(i) Find the normal at (kcos⁡p,ksin⁡2p)(k\cos p,k\sin2p), where −π/4<p<π/4-\pi/4<p<\pi/4. marks

(ii) Deduce the tangent at t=0t=0. marks

[2018/MI/II/2(a)]

CJC · Review problems · Question 8

The normal slope can remain finite when the tangent slope is undefined.

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