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- An introduction to parametrized curves
An introduction to how a vector-valued function of a single variable can be viewed as parametrizing a curve. Interactive graphics illustrate the way in which the function maps an interval onto a curve. - Derivatives of parameterized curves
The derivative of the vector-valued function parameterizing a curve is shown to be a vector tangent to the curve. - Tangent lines to parametrized curves
The tangent vector given by the derivative of a parametrized curve forms the basis for the equation of a line tangent to the curve. - Tangent line to parametrized curve examples
Examples showing how to calculate the tangent line to a parameterized curve from the derivative of the underlying vector-valued function. - Parametrized curve and derivative as location and velocity
Description of a parametrization of a curve as the position of a particle and the derivative as the particle's velocity. Illustrated with animated graphics. - The arc length of a parametrized curve
Introduction to the arc length of a parametrized curve. The arc length definition is illustrated with interactive graphics. - Introduction to a line integral of a scalar-valued function
Introduction with interactive graphics illustrating the line integral of a scalar-valued function and informally deriving the formula for calculating the integral from the parametrization of the curve. - Line integrals are independent of parametrization
Description of how the value of a line integral over a curve is independent of the parametrization of the curve. - Examples of scalar line integrals
Examples demonstrating how to calculate line integrals of scalar-valued functions. - Introduction to a line integral of a vector field
The concepts behind the line integral of a vector field along a curve are illustrated by interactive graphics representing the work done on a magnetic particle. The graphics motivate the formula for the line integral. - Orienting curves
Orienting curves by choosing a tangent vector. - Length of curves
An integral to find the length of a curve.