The vector function is and
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Principal unit normal vector: Let be the smooth curve represented by
on an open interval
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then principal unit normal vector is defined as,
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Where, is derivative of unit tangent vector defined as
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Find the unit tangent vector .
Consider .
Differentiate on each side with respect to .
Find the magnitude :
Substitute and
values in
Substitute in above equation.
Unit tangent vector .
Apply derivative on each side with respect to .
Find the magnitude :
Principal unit vector
Substitute corresponding values in above equation.
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The vector function is .
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Find :
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Find :
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