The curve is defined by the parametric equations and

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The curve is defined by the parametric equations x=t3−3tx=t^{3}-3t and y=t2+2y=t^{2}+2. Determine all values of tt for which the curve has a vertical tangent line. (a) There is no value of t for which the tangent is vertical.\text{There is no value of }t\text{ for which the tangent is vertical.} (b) t=0t=0 only (c) t=−1 and t=1t=-1\text{ and }t=1 (d) t=−1t=-1 only

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