Overview
In this session we compute the arc lengths of some parametrized curves; we also compute the surface area of the solid of revolution formed by an ellipse.
Lecture Video and Notes
Video Excerpts
» Clip 1: Non-Constant Speed Parametrization (00:12:00)
From Lecture 32 of 18.01 Single Variable Calculus, Fall 2006
Clip 1: Non-Constant Speed Parametrization
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» Clip 2: Surface Area of an Ellipsoid (00:05:00)
From Lecture 32 of 18.01 Single Variable Calculus, Fall 2006
Worked Example
Path of a Falling Object