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3D Parametric

Subject Area
Math: Calculus: Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates
Math: AP Calculus: AP Calculus
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX/CX II
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire Version
3.2
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS

3D Parametric

Activity Overview

In this activity, students will review the concepts of parametric and polar equations. By using the 3D graphing capabilities of the TI-Nspire handheld, students will be able to extend these ideas to the area of solids of revolution, arc length and kinematics.

Subject Area
Math: Calculus: Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates
Math: AP Calculus: AP Calculus
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX/CX II
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire Version
3.2
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS
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