Question: Let C be the curve given by r(t) = (t cos t, t sin t, t). (a) Show that C lies on the cone x

Let C be the curve given by r(t) = (t cos t, t sin t, t).
(a) Show that C lies on the cone x2 + y2 = z2.
(b) Sketch the cone and make a rough sketch of C on the cone.

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