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Derivatives: Parametric, Polar & Vector Functions

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Tangent Lines to Parametric Curves

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Section 1, Page 1 to page 2

Finding the slope of a tangent line to a parametric curve using the specific case of a polar curve.

Course: 18.01 Single Variable Calculus, Fall 2005
Instructor: Prof. Jason Starr
Prior Knowledge: Differentials (section 1 of lecture 13), Parametric Equations (section 1 of lecture 21), and Polar Curves (section 3 of lecture 22)
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Tangent Lines for Polar Curves

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Section 2, Page 2 to page 4

Derivation of another formula for finding tangent lines to polar curves. Includes example of a cardioid.

Course: 18.01 Single Variable Calculus, Fall 2005
Instructor: Prof. Jason Starr
Prior Knowledge: Tangent Lines to Parametric Curves (section 1 of this lecture)
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