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The formula $$\kappa(x)=\frac{\left|f^{\prime \prime}(x)\right|}{\left[1+\left(f^{\prime}(x)\right)^{2}\right]^{3 / 2}}$$ derived in Exercise $5,$ expresses the curvature $\kappa(x)$ of a twicedifferentiable plane curve $y=f(x)$ as a function of $x .$ Find the curvature function of each of the curves in Exercises $23-26 .$ Then graph $f(x)$ together with $\kappa(x)$ over the given interval. You will find some surprises. $$y=x^{2}, \quad-2 \leq x \leq 2$$

The formula
$$\kappa(x)=\frac{\left|f^{\prime \prime}(x)\right|}{\left[1+\left(f^{\prime}(x)\right)^{2}\right]^{3 / 2}}$$
derived in Exercise $5,$ expresses the curvature $\kappa(x)$ of a twicedifferentiable plane curve $y=f(x)$ as a function of $x .$ Find the curvature function of each of the curves in Exercises $23-26 .$ Then graph $f(x)$ together with $\kappa(x)$ over the given interval. You will find some surprises.
$$y=x^{2}, \quad-2 \leq x \leq 2$$

Key Concepts

First and Second Derivatives

The first derivative of a function gives the slope of the tangent to the curve, while the second derivative represents the rate of change of this slope. For a function that is twice differentiable, these derivatives are essential in calculating the curvature, as they capture both the instantaneous direction and bending behavior of the curve.

Curvature Formula

The formula for curvature, given by |f''(x)| / [1 + (f'(x))^2]^(3/2), combines the effects of both the first and second derivatives. The numerator |f''(x)| measures the absolute rate of change of the slope, and the denominator normalizes this by accounting for the distortion introduced when changing coordinate systems, ensuring that the curvature remains invariant to reparameterization.

Curvature of a Plane Curve

Curvature is a measure of how fast a curve is changing direction at a point, quantifying how 'bent' the curve is. In differential geometry, it provides a quantitative description of the local shape of the curve, independent of its parameterization.

Graphical Analysis of Functions and Their Curvature

Plotting a function alongside its curvature function can reveal non-intuitive behaviors about how the curvature varies along the curve. While the function might display a simple geometric shape, the curvature plot may highlight regions where the bending is more pronounced, providing deeper insight into the geometric properties of the curve.

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