Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A cycloid is traced by x(t)=t−sin⁡tx(t)=t-\sin t and y(t)=1−cos⁡ty(t)=1-\cos t for t≥0t\ge 0. What is the smallest positive value of tt at which the curve has a horizontal tangent? a) 2π2\pi b) π\pi c) 00 d) π2\dfrac{\pi}{2}

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