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1.5.16 Gradient of a parametric curve (A-level only)

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The curve C C\,C has the equation x=5tan⁡yx = 5 \tan yx=5tany

a.

Find dxdy\displaystyle \frac{dx}{dy}dydx​ in terms of yyy

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b.

Hence find dydx\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx}dxdy​ in terms of xxx

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1.5.16 Gradient of a parametric curve (A-level only) Questions

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