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- Determine the equation of the curve that defines the body of rotation; in the case of a semi-ellipsoidal chute, the equation is
, whereMathinline body $ \largeLarge{ \frac{x^2}{r^2} + \frac{y^2}{h^2} = 1} $
is the desired opening radius of the inflated parachute andMathinline body $$ \large {r}$$
is the desired height of the inflated parachuteMathinline body $$ \large {h}$$ - Find the arc length of the curve by using the arc length forumula:
Cutting the gores
Assembling the gores
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