How this calculation works
Get the slope of a parametric curve from its velocity components.
THE FORMULA
dy/dx=(dy/dt)/(dx/dt)A worked example
Velocity (2,6) gives slope 3.
Good to know
Zero velocity requires higher-order information.
Reference: OpenStax Calculus Volume 3 (opens in a new tab) ↗
Read the result
Get the slope of a parametric curve from its velocity components.
The primary result is labeled “Slope”. Keep the input definitions in view when comparing this result with another method.
Try a related calculation
Zero velocity requires higher-order information.
For a related exercise, try the quadratic equation solver.
A few questions, answered
How can I check the default inputs by hand?
Velocity (2,6) gives slope 3.
Which rule does this calculator apply?
dy/dx=(dy/dt)/(dx/dt)