2023 THREE(c)

Question
Char goes for a ride on a Ferris wheel. As she rotates around,
her position can be described by the pair of parametric
equations :

and

where is time, in seconds, from the start of the ride.

Find the gradient of the normal to this curve at the point when
seconds, after the start of the ride.

*You must use calculus and show any derivatives that you need
to find when solving this problem.*
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2023 NCEA L3 Calculus Exam Walkthrough by infinityplusone(starts at 54:28)
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