Suppose a Particle Moves in the Plane According to the Vector-Valued

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Essay

Suppose a particle moves in the plane according to the vector-valued function $\mathbf { r } ( t ) = 2 e ^ { t } \mathbf { i } + e ^ { - t } \mathbf { j }$ , where t represents time. Find $\mathbf { v } ( t ) , | \mathbf { v } ( t ) | , \text { and } \mathbf { a } ( t )$ , and sketch a graph showing the path taken by the particle indicating the direction of motion.

Comprehend methods used by evolutionary biologists to calculate biodiversity metrics and reconstruct evolutionary histories.

Recognize factors contributing to the diversity and distribution of species across geological times.

Identify drivers of mass extinctions and their impact on biodiversity.

Understand the role of plate tectonics in shaping the distribution of species.

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Definitions:

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