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 \(n ?\)

8 step solution

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. $$ z_{1}=7\left(\cos \frac{9 \pi}{8}+i \sin \frac{9 \pi}{8}\right), \quad z_{2}=2\left(\cos \frac{\pi}{8}+i \sin \frac{\pi}{8}\right) $$

4 step solution

Problem 57

Convert the polar equation to rectangular coordinates. $$ r=1+\cos \theta $$

9 step solution

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. $$ \begin{array}{l}{z_{1}=\sqrt{2}\left(\cos 75^{\circ}+i \sin 75^{\circ}\right)} \\\ {z_{2}=3 \sqrt{2}\left(\cos 60^{\circ}+i \sin 60^{\circ}\right)}\end{array} $$

3 step solution

Problem 59

Convert the polar equation to rectangular coordinates. $$ r=1+2 \sin \theta $$

9 step solution

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. $$ r=\frac{1}{\sin \theta-\cos \theta} $$

4 step solution

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\(/ z_{1}\) . $$ z_{1}=\sqrt{3}+i, \quad z_{2}=1+\sqrt{3} i $$

5 step solution

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?

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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\(/ z_{1}\) . $$ z_{1}=\sqrt{2}-\sqrt{2} i, \quad z_{2}=1-i $$

4 step solution

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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