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Multivariable CalculusHardCurves & Motion

Curves & Motion · Hard problem

The helix r(t)=(cos⁡t,sin⁡t,t)\mathbf r(t) = (\cos t, \sin t, t) is traversed for 0≤t≤2π0 \le t \le 2\pi. Its length is kπk\pi for some constant kk. Compute kk. Express your answer in simplest radical form.