Homework # 9 - Math 250
The problems on this homework must be done alone. The honor code is in effect.
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1. Find the curvature, \(K\), for the curve \({\bf r}(t) = \langle t, t^2, t^3 \rangle\) at \(t = 1\).
a. \(\frac{1}{2} \)
b. \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\)
c. \(\frac{\sqrt{19}}{7\sqrt{14}}\)
d. \(\frac{\sqrt{19}}{\sqrt{14}} \)
e. \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{14}} \)
2. Find the length of the curve \(C:\vec{r}(t) = \langle \cos t, \sin t, \frac{3}{4}t \rangle \) where \(0 \leq t \leq 4\pi\).
a. \(\pi\)
b. \(2\pi\)
c. \(3\pi\)
d. \(4\pi\)
e. \(5\pi\)