IB skill practice

Use arc length for parametric curves

Calculate and interpret arc length for parametric curves.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 4

Use arc length for parametric curves - parametric arc length item

Case A7. Use the arc-length visual to calculate the requested speed, derivative component, or length value.

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.