RHIT MA113/Vector Functions

RHIT MA113
3D Calculus Vector Functions Partial Derivatives

Vector Functions

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Position

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Velocity

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Velocity is equal to the derivative of position with respects to time,  

Tangent and Normal Vectors

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The Tangent Vector is the unit vector tangent to the motion,  . The Normal vector, similarly, is the unit vector normal to the motion,  

Acceleration

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Acceleration is equal to the derivative of velocity with respects to time,  

Tangential and Normal Acceleration Vectors

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Curvature/Radius of Curvature

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Osculating Circle

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