[Math] How to calculate the tangent angle with the axis of an ellipse

calculus

I hava an ellipse. I know its' equation.

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For a given 't' how can I calculate angle "alpha". (I also know the coordinate of the tangent point)

Best Answer

The tangent is in the direction of $$\left(\frac{\mathrm{d}x}{\mathrm{d}t},\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}t}\right)$$ Then the slope of the tangent is given by $$\frac{\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}t}}{\frac{\mathrm{d}x}{\mathrm{d}t}}=\frac{10\cos{t}}{-30\sin{t}}=-\frac{1}{3}\cot{t}$$

The angle is the $\arctan$ of the slope