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Prove that the curve parametrized in (9.33) is an ellipse. What are its semi-axes?
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33). Assume they are of the form \( x = a \cos(t) \) and \( y = b \sin(t) \), where \( a \) and \( b \) are constants, and \( t \) is the parameter. Show more…
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