Sketch the space curve represented by the intersection of...

Sketch the space curve represented by the intersection of the surfaces. Then represent the curve by a vector-valued function using the given parameter.
Surfaces $\quad$ Parameter
$4 x^{2}+4 y^{2}+z^{2}=16, \quad x=z^{2} \quad z=t$

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Key Concepts

Intersection of Surfaces

This concept involves finding the set of points that satisfy the equations of two or more surfaces simultaneously. The intersection of surfaces is a method used to define a curve or a set of curves in space, providing a way to understand the relationship between different geometric shapes in three dimensions.

Vector-Valued Function Parameterization

A vector-valued function represents a curve in space by expressing its coordinates as functions of a single parameter. This method simplifies the representation and analysis of the curve by reducing it to a set of coordinate functions that depend on one variable, making it easier to handle mathematically and graphically.

Choosing and Using a Parameter

Selecting a suitable parameter, such as one of the coordinate variables, allows for the simplification of the equations defining the surfaces. This parameter is then substituted into the equations to derive the complete parametric representation of the intersection curve, thus facilitating both the sketching and analysis of the curve in three-dimensional space.

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