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Parametric Races & Slopes

Subject Area
Math: Calculus: Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates
Math: AP Calculus: AP Calculus
Level
9-12
Activity Time
20 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Calculator
TI-89 / TI-89 Titanium
Resource Types
Lessons

Parametric Races & Slopes

Activity Overview

Students will study the motion of two points and use calculus to determine the velocity and acceleration. The slope of parametric equations will be determined.

Subject Area
Math: Calculus: Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates
Math: AP Calculus: AP Calculus
Level
9-12
Activity Time
20 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Calculator
TI-89 / TI-89 Titanium
Resource Types
Lessons
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