2. True or False: If the parametric curve x = a(t), y = b(t) satisfies d'(5) = 0 and b' (5) = 1 then it has a horizontal tangent when t = 5. Explain your answer.

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Please solve the following calculus 2 question (use calc 2 concepts only) 

2.
b'(5)
True or False: If the parametric curve x = a(t), y = b (t) satisfies a' (5) = 0 and
1 then it has a horizontal tangent when t = 5. Explain your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:2. b'(5) True or False: If the parametric curve x = a(t), y = b (t) satisfies a' (5) = 0 and 1 then it has a horizontal tangent when t = 5. Explain your answer.
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