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Several aspects of a helix

Demonstrate that the tangents to the helix: x = a Cos[w t], y = a Sin[w t], z = b t , form a constant angle with the XY plane. Demonstrate that the main normals of the helix cut off to the Z axis. Prove that the curvature and torsion are constant.

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