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Find the orthogonal trajectories of each given family of curves. In each case sketch several members of the family and several of the orthogonal trajectories on the same set of axes.
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1 of 2Differentiate the given equation
with respect to , we get
Finding the parameter from the given equation. Then we get
Substitute into the equation , we get
Now, find the differential equation of the orthogonal trajectories by replacing by its negative reciprocal Then we get
By integration, then we see that
Therefore
is the family of orthogonal trajectories of the given family.
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