Parametric Equations, Polar Coordinates, and Vector–Valued Functions (BC Only)
A particle travels along a path described by parametric equations and ; what describes its motion between times and ?
Inward circular spiral decreasing in radius towards origin.
Linear trajectory moving diagonally outward from origin.
Circular motion with constant radius equal to initial value at time zero.
Outward spiral movement increasing in radius over time.
If a point moves along a path described by parametric equations and , how does its speed change as time increases?
It first decreases then increases.
It remains constant.
It increases.
It decreases.
How would you express the point at a distance of 5 units from the pole at an angle of radians in polar coordinates?
(5\pi, 1/2)
(-5, )
(5, )
(5, )
Given a position function in the form , for what value of is there no horizontal movement?
No such value exists
or
What is the polar coordinate equivalent of the origin in Cartesian coordinates?
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A particle moves along a curve in the plane with a velocity vector given by . If the particle’s initial position is , what is the position vector of the particle at time ?
Which of these points lies on the terminal side of an angle that measures radians in polar coordinates?
(-4, )
(4, )
(-4, )
(-4, )

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What does it mean if the ratio test for a series yields where ?
The test is inconclusive.
The series converges conditionally.
The series diverges.
The series converges absolutely.
A particle's motion in space is described by vectors; what component determines its vertical change?
Scalar projection
y-component
Direction
Magnitude
A projectile following parametric equations How long will it take before reaching maximum height?