Find a vector parametrization of the ellipse centered at the origin in the xy-plane that has major diameter 8 along the x-axis,

Answer:

E(t) = [ 4cos(t), 2 sin(t) ]

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation for the ellipse can be represented as:

 (x² ÷ a² ) + (y² ÷ b² ) = 1    Here, a and b symbolize the semi-major and semi-minor axes.

In this specific instance, we have    x²/16 + y²/ 4 = 1

This expression indicates that it follows the form of (x/a)² + (y/b)² =1

Specifically in our case,    x²/16  + y²/4 = 1, which resembles                 sin²α + cos²α = 1.

By setting x = 4 cos(t), we can proceed to calculate y.

Utilizing the equation x²/16  + y²/4 = 1, we find that:

x²/16  + y²/4 = 1   ⇒    (x²  +  4y²) ÷ 16  = 1

Solving for y yields: (x²  +  4y²)  = 16    ⇒  y²  = ( 16 - x²) ÷4

Substituting x = 4 cos(t) gives us y²  =  (16 - 16cos²(t)) ÷ 4, leading to y = √4 (1 - cos²(t)).

Consequently, we have y = 2 sin(t).

Thus, the vector parameterization of the ellipse can be stated as:

E(t) = [ 4cos(t), 2 sin(t) ]