6. The graph shows the path of a particle moving from left to right.

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a) Sketch the circle of curvature that fits the

graph best at the points x = 0 and x = 3.

b) Use your sketch to estimate the curvature

when x = 0.

c) Use your sketch to estimate the curvature

when x = 3.

d) At which point is the curvature larger

x = 0 or x = 3?

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