Solve the problem.The position of a projectile fired with an initial velocity v0 feet per second and at an angle ? to the horizontal at the end of t seconds is given by the parametric equations   Suppose the initial velocity is 3 feet per second. Obtain the rectangular equation of the trajectory and identify the curve.

A. y =   + (cot ?)x; parabola
B. y = -   + (cot ?)x; hyperbola
C. y = -   + (tan ?)x; parabola
D. y = -   + (tan ?)x; ellipse


Answer: C

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