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Uniform Motion A Cessna (heading south at
Find parametric equations that model the motion of the Cessna and the
Find a formula for the distance between the planes as a function of time.
Graph the function in part (b) using the graphing utility.
What is the minimum distance between the planes? When are the planes closest?
Simulate the motion of the planes by simultaneously graphing the equations found in part (a).
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