Chapter 16: Parametric Curves
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16.1 The Vector Parametric Line

16.1.1 Distance from a Point to a Line

16.2 Parametric Circles
16.3 Polar Curves

16.4 3-Dimensional Parametric Curves
16.5 Tangents and Velocity Vectors

16.6.1 Velocity Vectors
16.6 Projects

16.6.2 Cycloids
A small wheel rolls around a large fixed wheel without slipping. What path does a point on the edge of the small wheel trace out as it goes?

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