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9. Polar Equations
Graphing Other Common Polar Equations
Problem 43
Textbook Question
In Exercises 35–44, test for symmetry and then graph each polar equation. r = 2 + 3 sin 2θ
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Recall the three types of symmetry tests for polar equations: symmetry about the polar axis (x-axis), symmetry about the line \( \theta = \frac{\pi}{2} \) (y-axis), and symmetry about the pole (origin).
To test symmetry about the polar axis, replace \( \theta \) with \( -\theta \) in the equation and check if the equation remains unchanged. For \( r = 2 + 3 \sin 2\theta \), substitute \( -\theta \) to get \( r = 2 + 3 \sin(-2\theta) \).
To test symmetry about the line \( \theta = \frac{\pi}{2} \), replace \( \theta \) with \( \pi - \theta \) and check if the equation remains unchanged. Substitute \( \pi - \theta \) into the equation to get \( r = 2 + 3 \sin 2(\pi - \theta) \).
To test symmetry about the pole (origin), replace \( r \) with \( -r \) and \( \theta \) with \( \theta + \pi \), then check if the equation remains unchanged. Substitute these into the equation to get \( -r = 2 + 3 \sin 2(\theta + \pi) \).
After determining the symmetries, sketch the graph by plotting points for various values of \( \theta \) between 0 and \( 2\pi \), calculating corresponding \( r \) values using the equation \( r = 2 + 3 \sin 2\theta \), and then plotting these points in polar coordinates.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Polar Coordinates and Equations
Polar coordinates represent points using a radius r and an angle θ from the positive x-axis. Polar equations express r as a function of θ, describing curves in the plane. Understanding how to interpret and plot these equations is essential for graphing polar curves.
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Symmetry Tests in Polar Graphs
Symmetry in polar graphs can be tested about the polar axis, the line θ = π/2, and the pole (origin). These tests involve substituting θ with -θ, π - θ, or replacing r with -r to check if the equation remains unchanged, helping to identify symmetrical properties of the curve.
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Trigonometric Functions in Polar Equations
Polar equations often include trigonometric functions like sine and cosine, which influence the shape and periodicity of the graph. Recognizing how functions like sin(2θ) affect the curve's lobes and symmetry is crucial for accurate graphing and analysis.
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