Section 13.1
Curves in Space and Their Tangents
A lesson on vector-valued functions r(t), their limits and derivatives, and tangent lines for space curves with applications to velocity, acceleration, speed, and direction
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Chapter 13 · Vector-Valued Functions and Motion in Space
Field Trip
Field Trip on CalcPlot3D for Space Curves
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Lesson on the Basics of Tangent Lines for Space Curves
Examples
Examples of Differentiating for Velocity, Acceleration, Speed, and Direction
Review
Review of Derivative Rules for Advanced Calculus Students
Examples
Examples of Finding Tangent Lines of Vector-Valued Functions
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