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Why does the parameterization (F:F':1) happen?

1) To parameterize the conic $x^2+y^2=1$, we can use $(x,y)=(\sin t,\sin't)$ ($\sin'$ meaning the derivative of $\sin$, namely $\cos$). 2) To parameterize an elliptic curve $y^2=4x^3-g_2x-g_3$, we ...
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