Parameterizing

Anybody know how to parameterize a parabolic cylinder z=x^2/2

or a cone z=sqrt(2(x^2+y^2))

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Originally Posted by hammer

Anybody know how to parameterize a parabolic cylinder z=x^2/2

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x=zeta, y=xi, z=zeta^2/2

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or a cone z=sqrt(2(x^2+y^2))

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x=r cos(theta), y=r sin(theta) z= r

RonL