AP®MathsCollege BoardCalculus BCRevision NotesUnit 9: Parametric Equations, Vector-Valued Functions & Polar CoordinatesUnit 9 OverviewUnit 9 Topics

Unit 9 Topics (College Board AP® Calculus BC): Revision Note

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Unit 9 topic list

  • The table below shows the topics from the Course and Exam Description document

  • You can find which study guide explains each topic

College Board Topic number

College Board Topic name

Relevant study guide

9.1

Defining and Differentiating Parametric Equations

9.2

Second Derivatives of Parametric Equations

9.3

Finding Arc Lengths of Curves Given by Parametric Equations

9.4

Defining and Differentiating Vector-Valued Functions

9.5

Integrating Vector-Valued Functions

9.6

Solving Motion Problems Using Parametric and Vector-Valued Functions

9.7

Defining Polar Coordinates and Differentiating in Polar Form

9.8

Find the Area of a Polar Region or the Area Bounded by a Single Polar Curve

9.9

Finding the Area of the Region Bounded by Two Polar Curves

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Roger B

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