Parameterize the circle x^2 + y^2 = r^2

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Start date Jul 15, 2006
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In summary, parameterizing a circle involves representing the points on a circle in terms of one or more parameters, such as using trigonometric functions, which allows for a more general and flexible representation compared to the standard equation x^2 + y^2 = r^2. To parameterize a circle using this equation, one can use the parametric equations x = r*cos(t) and y = r*sin(t), where t is the parameter and r is the radius. The purpose of parameterizing a circle is to provide a more general description, which can be useful in various mathematical applications. Other equations, such as x = a + r*cos(t) and y = b + r*sin(t), can also be used to parameterize

Jul 15, 2006

teng125

parameterize the circle x^2 + y^2 = r^2

anybody pls help
thanx

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Jul 15, 2006

Gagle The Terrible

Think about trigonometry and consider your parameter t as the angle between your point and the horizontal line ( the positive x axis).

Jul 15, 2006

Mindscrape

Also, it will be helpful to remember that x=rcost and y=rsint.

Related to Parameterize the circle x^2 + y^2 = r^2

1. What does it mean to "parameterize" a circle?

Parameterizing a circle means to represent the points on a circle in terms of one or more parameters, usually using trigonometric functions. This allows for a more general and flexible representation of the circle compared to using just the standard equation x^2 + y^2 = r^2.

2. How do you parameterize a circle using the equation x^2 + y^2 = r^2?

To parameterize a circle using this equation, we can use the following parametric equations: x = r*cos(t) and y = r*sin(t), where t is the parameter and r is the radius of the circle.

3. What is the purpose of parameterizing a circle?

Parameterizing a circle allows us to describe the circle in a more general way, which can be useful in various mathematical applications such as finding the length of a curve or calculating integrals.

4. Can you parameterize a circle using other equations besides x^2 + y^2 = r^2?

Yes, there are multiple ways to parameterize a circle. Another common method is using the equation x = a + r*cos(t) and y = b + r*sin(t), where a and b represent the coordinates of the center of the circle.

5. How does parameterization relate to polar coordinates?

Parameterization is closely related to polar coordinates, as both use a parameter (usually denoted by t or θ) to describe the position of a point on a circle. The main difference is that parameterization uses x and y coordinates, while polar coordinates use a radius and an angle measured from the origin.