Describe the Motion of a Particle with Position $( x , y )$

question 102

Short Answer

Describe the motion of a particle with position $( x , y )$ as $t$ varies in the given interval $0 \leq t \leq 2 \pi$ .
$$x = 8 \sin t , y = 5 \cos t$$

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Definitions:

Rostral

In anatomy, referring to a position toward the front end of the body in quadrupeds or the bottom of the head in humans.

Caudal

At or near the rear or the tail end of an organism.

CNS

The central nervous system, composed of the brain and spinal cord, which processes and sends out neural signals.

PNS

The Peripheral Nervous System, which consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.