Chapter 9
Algebra and Trigonometry · 243 exercises
Problem 47
Graph the family of polar equations \(r=1+\sin n \theta\) for \(n=1,2,3,4,\) and \(5 .\) How is the number of loops related to \(n ?\)
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Problem 47
Write the complex number in polar form with argument \(\theta\) between 0 and 2\(\pi\) $$ 4(\sqrt{3}+i) $$
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Problem 47
43- 48 . Use a graphing device to draw the curve represented by the parametric equations. $$ x=\sin (\cos t), \quad y=\cos \left(t^{3 / 2}\right), \quad 0 \leq t \leq 2 \pi $$
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Problem 48
Convert the equation to polar form. $$ x^{2}-y^{2}=1 $$
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Problem 48
Graph the family of polar equations \(r=1+c \sin 2 \theta\) for \(c=0.3,0.6,1,1.5,\) and \(2 .\) How does the graph change as \(c\) increases?
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Problem 48
43- 48 . Use a graphing device to draw the curve represented by the parametric equations. $$ x=\sin (\cos t), \quad y=\cos \left(t^{3 / 2}\right), \quad 0 \leq t \leq 2 \pi $$
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Problem 48
Write the complex number in polar form with argument \(\theta\) between 0 and 2\(\pi\) $$ -3-3 i $$
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Problem 49
Convert the polar equation to rectangular coordinates. $$ r=7 $$
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Problem 49
\(49-52\) . A polar equation is given. (a) Express the polar equation in parametric form. (b) Use a graphing device to graph the parametric equations you found in part (a). $$ r=2^{\theta / 12}, \quad 0 \leq \theta \leq 4 \pi $$
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Problem 49
Write the complex number in polar form with argument \(\theta\) between 0 and 2\(\pi\) $$ 2+i $$
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Problem 50
Convert the polar equation to rectangular coordinates. $$ r=-3 $$
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Problem 50
\(49-52\) . A polar equation is given. (a) Express the polar equation in parametric form. (b) Use a graphing device to graph the parametric equations you found in part (a). $$ r=\sin \theta+2 \cos \theta $$
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Problem 50
Write the complex number in polar form with argument \(\theta\) between 0 and 2\(\pi\) $$ 3+\sqrt{3} i $$
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Problem 51
\(49-52\) . A polar equation is given. (a) Express the polar equation in parametric form. (b) Use a graphing device to graph the parametric equations you found in part (a). $$ r=\frac{4}{2-\cos \theta} $$
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Problem 51
Write the complex number in polar form with argument \(\theta\) between 0 and 2\(\pi\) $$ \sqrt{2}+\sqrt{2} i $$
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Problem 52
Convert the polar equation to rectangular coordinates. $$ \theta=\pi $$
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Problem 52
\(49-52\) . A polar equation is given. (a) Express the polar equation in parametric form. (b) Use a graphing device to graph the parametric equations you found in part (a). $$ r=2^{\sin \theta} $$
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Problem 52
Write the complex number in polar form with argument \(\theta\) between 0 and 2\(\pi\) $$ -\pi i $$
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Problem 53
Convert the polar equation to rectangular coordinates. $$ r \cos \theta=6 $$
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Problem 53
Sketch a graph of the rectangular equation. [Hint: First convert the equation to polar coordinates.] $$ \left(x^{2}+y^{2}\right)^{3}=4 x^{2} y^{2} $$
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Problem 53
Find the product \(z_{1} z_{2}\) and the quotient \(z_{1} / z_{2}\) . Express your answer in polar form. $$ z_{1}=\cos \pi+i \sin \pi, \quad z_{2}=\cos \frac{\pi}{3}+i \sin \frac{\pi}{3} $$
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Problem 54
Convert the polar equation to rectangular coordinates. $$ r=2 \csc \theta $$
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Problem 54
Sketch a graph of the rectangular equation. [Hint: First convert the equation to polar coordinates.] $$ \left(x^{2}+y^{2}\right)^{3}=\left(x^{2}-y^{2}\right)^{2} $$
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Problem 54
Find the product \(z_{1} z_{2}\) and the quotient \(z_{1} / z_{2}\) . Express your answer in polar form. $$ z_{1}=\cos \frac{\pi}{4}+i \sin \frac{\pi}{4}, \quad z_{2}=\cos \frac{3 \pi}{4}+i \sin \frac{3 \pi}{4} $$
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Problem 55
Convert the polar equation to rectangular coordinates. $$ r=4 \sin \theta $$
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Problem 55
Sketch a graph of the rectangular equation. [Hint: First convert the equation to polar coordinates.] $$ \left(x^{2}+y^{2}\right)^{2}=x^{2}-y^{2} $$
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Problem 55
Find the product \(z_{1} z_{2}\) and the quotient \(z_{1} / z_{2}\) . Express your answer in polar form. $$ z_{1}=3\left(\cos \frac{\pi}{6}+i \sin \frac{\pi}{6}\right), \quad z_{2}=5\left(\cos \frac{4 \pi}{3}+i \sin \frac{4 \pi}{3}\right) $$
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Problem 56
Convert the polar equation to rectangular coordinates. $$ r=6 \cos \theta $$
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Problem 56
Sketch a graph of the rectangular equation. [Hint: First convert the equation to polar coordinates.] $$ x^{2}+y^{2}=\left(x^{2}+y^{2}-x\right)^{2} $$
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Problem 56
Find the product \(z_{1} z_{2}\) and the quotient \(z_{1} / z_{2}\) . Express your answer in polar form. $$ z_{1}=7\left(\cos \frac{9 \pi}{8}+i \sin \frac{9 \pi}{8}\right), \quad z_{2}=2\left(\cos \frac{\pi}{8}+i \sin \frac{\pi}{8}\right) $$
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Problem 57
Convert the polar equation to rectangular coordinates. $$ r=1+\cos \theta $$
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Problem 57
Show that the graph of \(r=a \cos \theta+b \sin \theta\) is a circle, and find its center and radius.
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Problem 57
Find the product \(z_{1} z_{2}\) and the quotient \(z_{1} / z_{2}\) . Express your answer in polar form. $$ \begin{array}{l}{z_{1}=4\left(\cos 120^{\circ}+i \sin 120^{\circ}\right)} \\\ {z_{2}=2\left(\cos 30^{\circ}+i \sin 30^{\circ}\right)}\end{array} $$
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Problem 58
Convert the polar equation to rectangular coordinates. $$ r=3(1-\sin \theta) $$
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Problem 58
(a) Graph the polar equation \(r=\tan \theta \sec \theta\) in the viewing rectangle \([-3,3]\) by \([-1,9]\) . (b) Note that your graph in part (a) looks like a parabola (see Section \(3.5 ) .\) Confirm this by converting the equation to rectangular coordinates.
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Problem 58
Find the product \(z_{1} z_{2}\) and the quotient \(z_{1} / z_{2}\) . Express your answer in polar form. $$ \begin{array}{l}{z_{1}=\sqrt{2}\left(\cos 75^{\circ}+i \sin 75^{\circ}\right)} \\\ {z_{2}=3 \sqrt{2}\left(\cos 60^{\circ}+i \sin 60^{\circ}\right)}\end{array} $$
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Problem 59
Convert the polar equation to rectangular coordinates. $$ r=1+2 \sin \theta $$
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Problem 59
Orbit of a Satellite Scientists and engineers often use polar equations to model the motion of satellites in earth orbit. Let's consider a satellite whose orbit is modeled by the equation \(r=22500 /(4-\cos \theta),\) where \(r\) is the distance in miles between the satellite and the center of the earth and \(\theta\) is the angle shown in the following figure. (a) On the same viewing screen, graph the circle \(r=3960\) (to represent the earth, which we will assume to be a sphere of radius 3960 \(\mathrm{mi}\) and the polar equation of the satellite's orbit. Describe the motion of the satellite as \(\theta\) increases from 0 to \(2 \pi .\) (b) For what angle \(\theta\) is the satellite closest to the earth? Find the height of the satellite above the earth's surface for this value of \(\theta .\)
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Problem 59
Find the product \(z_{1} z_{2}\) and the quotient \(z_{1} / z_{2}\) . Express your answer in polar form. $$ \begin{array}{l}{z_{1}=4\left(\cos 200^{\circ}+i \sin 200^{\circ}\right)} \\\ {z_{2}=25\left(\cos 150^{\circ}+i \sin 150^{\circ}\right)}\end{array} $$
4 step solution
Problem 60
Convert the polar equation to rectangular coordinates. $$ r=2-\cos \theta $$
7 step solution
Problem 60
Find the product \(z_{1} z_{2}\) and the quotient \(z_{1} / z_{2}\) . Express your answer in polar form. $$ \begin{array}{l}{z_{1}=\frac{4}{5}\left(\cos 25^{\circ}+i \sin 25^{\circ}\right)} \\ {z_{2}=\frac{1}{5}\left(\cos 155^{\circ}+i \sin 155^{\circ}\right)}\end{array} $$
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Problem 61
Convert the polar equation to rectangular coordinates. $$ r=\frac{1}{\sin \theta-\cos \theta} $$
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Problem 61
A Transformation of Polar Graphs How are the graphs of $$ r=1+\sin \left(\theta-\frac{\pi}{6}\right) $$ and \(\quad r=1+\sin \left(\theta-\frac{\pi}{3}\right)\) related to the graph of \(r=1+\sin \theta ?\) In general, how is the graph of \(r=f(\theta-\alpha)\) related to the graph of \(r=f(\theta) ?\)
4 step solution
Problem 61
Write \(z_{1}\) and \(z_{2}\) in polar form, and then find the product \(z_{1} z_{2}\) and the quotients \(z_{1} / z_{2}\) and 1\(/ z_{1}\) . $$ z_{1}=\sqrt{3}+i, \quad z_{2}=1+\sqrt{3} i $$
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Problem 62
Convert the polar equation to rectangular coordinates. $$ r=\frac{1}{1+\sin \theta} $$
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Problem 62
Choosing a Convenient Coordinate System Compare the polar equation of the circle \(r=2\) with its equation in rectangular coordinates. In which coordinate system is the equation simpler? Do the same for the equation of the four- leaved rose \(r=\sin 2 \theta .\) Which coordinate system would you choose to study these curves?
7 step solution
Problem 62
Write \(z_{1}\) and \(z_{2}\) in polar form, and then find the product \(z_{1} z_{2}\) and the quotients \(z_{1} / z_{2}\) and 1\(/ z_{1}\) . $$ z_{1}=\sqrt{2}-\sqrt{2} i, \quad z_{2}=1-i $$
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Problem 63
Convert the polar equation to rectangular coordinates. $$ r=\frac{4}{1+2 \sin \theta} $$
7 step solution
Problem 63
Choosing a Convenient Coordinate System Compare the rectangular equation of the line \(y=2\) with its polar equation. In which coordinate system is the equation simpler? Which coordinate system would you choose to study lines?
4 step solution
Problem 63
Write \(z_{1}\) and \(z_{2}\) in polar form, and then find the product \(z_{1} z_{2}\) and the quotients \(z_{1} / z_{2}\) and 1\(/ z_{1}\) . $$ z_{1}=2 \sqrt{3}-2 i, \quad z_{2}=-1+i $$
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