Parabola: normal in parametric form (Normal at t has slope −t (perpendicular to tangent slope 1/t))

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Normal at t has slope −t (perpendicular to tangent slope 1/t)

What each symbol means

SymbolWhat it stands for
tParameter

When to use this

y² = 4ax; t ≠ 0 for finite normal slope vs horizontal tangent.