Chapter 10

Calculus Early Transcendentals · 308 exercises

Problem 43

Graph the following equations. Use a graphing utility to check your work and produce a final graph. \(r=\sin ^{2}(\theta / 2)\)

4 step solution

Problem 43

In Exercises \(37-40,\) you found the intersection points of pairs of curves. Find the area of the entire region that lies within both of the following pairs of curves. $$r=1+\sin \theta \text { and } r=1+\cos \theta$$

3 step solution

Problem 43

Find a parametric description of the line segment from the point \(P\) to the point \(Q\). Solutions are not unique. $$P(-1,-3), Q(6,-16)$$

2 step solution

Problem 44

Sketch a graph of the following hyperbolas. Specify the coordinates of the vertices and foci, and find the equations of the asymptotes. Use a graphing utility to check your work. $$10 x^{2}-7 y^{2}=140$$

5 step solution

Problem 44

Graph the following equations. Use a graphing utility to check your work and produce a final graph. \(r^{2}=4 \sin \theta\)

6 step solution

Problem 44

Find a parametric description of the line segment from the point \(P\) to the point \(Q\). Solutions are not unique. $$P(8,2), Q(-2,-3)$$

3 step solution

Problem 45

Find an equation of the following hyperbolas, assuming the center is at the origin. Sketch a graph labeling the vertices, foci, and asymptotes. Use a graphing utility to check your work. A hyperbola with vertices (±4,0) and foci (±6,0)

4 step solution

Problem 45

Determine whether the following statements are true and give an explanation or counterexample. a. The area of the region bounded by the polar graph of \(r=f(\theta)\) on the interval \([\alpha, \beta]\) is \(\int_{\alpha}^{\beta} f(\theta) d \theta\). b. The slope of the line tangent to the polar curve \(r=f(\theta)\) at a point \((r, \theta)\) is \(f^{\prime}(\theta)\).

2 step solution

Problem 45

Give a set of parametric equations that describes the following curves. Graph the curve and indicate the positive orientation. If not given, specify the interval over which the parameter varies. The segment of the parabola \(y=2 x^{2}-4,\) where \(-1 \leq x \leq 5\)

3 step solution

Problem 46

Find an equation of the following hyperbolas, assuming the center is at the origin. Sketch a graph labeling the vertices, foci, and asymptotes. Use a graphing utility to check your work. A hyperbola with vertices (±1,0) that passes through \(\left(\frac{5}{3}, 8\right)\)

6 step solution

Problem 46

Graph the following equations. Use a graphing utility to check your work and produce a final graph. \(r^{2}=16 \sin 2 \theta\)

6 step solution

Problem 47

Find an equation of the following hyperbolas, assuming the center is at the origin. Sketch a graph labeling the vertices, foci, and asymptotes. Use a graphing utility to check your work. A hyperbola with vertices (±2,0) and asymptotes \(y=\pm 3 x / 2\)

7 step solution

Problem 47

Graph the following equations. Use a graphing utility to check your work and produce a final graph. \(r=\sin 3 \theta\)

4 step solution

Problem 47

Find the areas of the following regions. The region common to the circles \(r=2 \sin \theta\) and \(r=1\)

3 step solution

Problem 47

Give a set of parametric equations that describes the following curves. Graph the curve and indicate the positive orientation. If not given, specify the interval over which the parameter varies. The piecewise linear path from \(P(-2,3)\) to \(Q(2,-3)\) to \(R(3,5)\) using parameter values \(0 \leq t \leq 2\)

4 step solution

Problem 48

Graph the following equations. Use a graphing utility to check your work and produce a final graph. \(r=2 \sin 5 \theta\)

6 step solution

Problem 48

Find the areas of the following regions. The region inside the inner loop of the limaçon \(r=2+4 \cos \theta\)

3 step solution

Problem 48

Give a set of parametric equations that describes the following curves. Graph the curve and indicate the positive orientation. If not given, specify the interval over which the parameter varies. The path consisting of the line segment from \((-4,4)\) to \((0,8)\) followed by the segment of the parabola \(y=8-2 x^{2}\) from \((0,8)\) to \((2,0),\) using parameter values \(0 \leq t \leq 3\)

4 step solution

Problem 49

Find the areas of the following regions. The region inside the outer loop but outside the inner loop of the limaçon \(r=3-6 \sin \theta\)

3 step solution

Problem 49

Use a graphing utility to graph the following curves. Be sure to choose an interval for the parameter that generates all features of interest. $$\text { Spiral } x=t \cos t, y=t \sin t ; t \geq 0$$

5 step solution

Problem 50

A Cartesian and a polar graph of \(r=f(\theta)\) are given in the figures. Mark the points on the polar graph that correspond to the points shown on the Cartesian graph. \(r=\sin (1+3 \cos \theta)\)

4 step solution

Problem 51

Find an equation of the following curves, assuming the center is at the origin. Sketch a graph labeling the vertices, foci, asymptotes (if they exist), and directrices. Use a graphing utility to check your work. An ellipse with vertices (±9,0) and eccentricity \(\frac{1}{3}\)

6 step solution

Problem 51

Use a graphing utility to graph the following curves. Be sure to choose an interval for the parameter that generates all features of interest. $$\text { Folium of Descartes } x=\frac{3 t}{1+t^{3}}, y=\frac{3 t^{2}}{1+t^{3}}$$

3 step solution

Problem 51

Use a graphing utility to determine the first three points with \(\theta \geq 0\) at which the spiral \(r=2 \theta\) has a horizontal tangent line. Find the first three points with \(\theta \geq 0\) at which the spiral \(r=2 \theta\) has a vertical tangent line.

4 step solution

Problem 52

Use a graphing utility to graph the following curves. Be sure to choose an interval for the parameter that generates all features of interest. $$\text { Involute of a circle } x=\cos t+t \sin t, y=\sin t-t \cos t$$

4 step solution

Problem 52

Assume \(m\) is a positive integer. a. Even number of leaves: What is the relationship between the total area enclosed by the \(4 m\) -leaf rose \(r=\cos (2 m \theta)\) and \(m ?\) b. Odd number of leaves: What is the relationship between the total area enclosed by the \((2 m+1)\) -leaf rose \(r=\cos ((2 m+1) \theta)\) and \(m ?\)

5 step solution

Problem 53

Find an equation of the following curves, assuming the center is at the origin. Sketch a graph labeling the vertices, foci, asymptotes (if they exist), and directrices. Use a graphing utility to check your work. A hyperbola with vertices (±1,0) and eccentricity 3

6 step solution

Problem 53

Use a graphing utility to graph the following equations. In each case, give the smallest interval \([0, P]\) that generates the entire curve. \(r=\sin \frac{\theta}{4}\)

2 step solution

Problem 53

Use a graphing utility to graph the following curves. Be sure to choose an interval for the parameter that generates all features of interest. Evolute of an ellipse \(x=\frac{a^{2}-b^{2}}{a} \cos ^{3} t, y=\frac{a^{2}-b^{2}}{b} \sin ^{3} t\) \(a=4\) and \(b=3.\)

3 step solution

Problem 54

Find an equation of the following curves, assuming the center is at the origin. Sketch a graph labeling the vertices, foci, asymptotes (if they exist), and directrices. Use a graphing utility to check your work. A hyperbola with vertices (0,±4) and eccentricity 2

7 step solution

Problem 54

Use a graphing utility to graph the following curves. Be sure to choose an interval for the parameter that generates all features of interest. $$\text { Cissoid of Diocles } x=2 \sin 2 t, y=\frac{2 \sin ^{3} t}{\cos t}$$

3 step solution

Problem 54

Find the area of the regions bounded by the following curves. The complete three-leaf rose \(r=2 \cos 3 \theta\)

3 step solution

Problem 55

Find the area of the regions bounded by the following curves. \text { The lemniscate } r^{2}=6 \sin 2 \theta

4 step solution

Problem 56

Use a graphing utility to graph the following equations. In each case, give the smallest interval \([0, P]\) that generates the entire curve. \(r=2 \sin \frac{2 \theta}{3}\)

3 step solution

Problem 56

Consider the family of curves $$\begin{aligned} &x=\left(2+\frac{1}{2} \sin a t\right) \cos \left(t+\frac{\sin b t}{c}\right).\\\ &y=\left(2+\frac{1}{2} \sin a t\right) \sin \left(t+\frac{\sin b t}{c}\right) \end{aligned}.$$ Plot the curve for the given values of \(a, b,\) and \(c\) with \(0 \leq t \leq 2 \pi\) (Source: Mathematica in Action, Stan Wagon, Springer, 2010 ; created by Norton Starr, Amherst College). $$a=6, b=12, c=3$$

5 step solution

Problem 56

Find the area of the regions bounded by the following curves. \text { The limaçon } r=2-4 \sin \theta

5 step solution

Problem 57

Graph the following conic sections, labeling the vertices, foci, directrices, and asymptotes (if they exist). Use a graphing utility to check your work. $$r=\frac{1}{2-\cos \theta}$$

3 step solution

Problem 57

Use a graphing utility to graph the following equations. In each case, give the smallest interval \([0, P]\) that generates the entire curve. \(r=\cos \frac{3 \theta}{5}\)

3 step solution

Problem 57

Consider the family of curves $$\begin{aligned} &x=\left(2+\frac{1}{2} \sin a t\right) \cos \left(t+\frac{\sin b t}{c}\right).\\\ &y=\left(2+\frac{1}{2} \sin a t\right) \sin \left(t+\frac{\sin b t}{c}\right) \end{aligned}.$$ Plot the curve for the given values of \(a, b,\) and \(c\) with \(0 \leq t \leq 2 \pi\) (Source: Mathematica in Action, Stan Wagon, Springer, 2010 ; created by Norton Starr, Amherst College). $$a=18, b=18, c=7$$

3 step solution

Problem 57

Find the area of the regions bounded by the following curves. \text { The limaçon } r=4-2 \cos \theta

5 step solution

Problem 58

Graph the following conic sections, labeling the vertices, foci, directrices, and asymptotes (if they exist). Use a graphing utility to check your work. $$r=\frac{6}{3+2 \sin \theta}$$

3 step solution

Problem 58

Use a graphing utility to graph the following equations. In each case, give the smallest interval \([0, P]\) that generates the entire curve. \(r=\sin \frac{3 \theta}{7}\)

4 step solution

Problem 58

Consider the family of curves $$\begin{aligned} &x=\left(2+\frac{1}{2} \sin a t\right) \cos \left(t+\frac{\sin b t}{c}\right).\\\ &y=\left(2+\frac{1}{2} \sin a t\right) \sin \left(t+\frac{\sin b t}{c}\right) \end{aligned}.$$ Plot the curve for the given values of \(a, b,\) and \(c\) with \(0 \leq t \leq 2 \pi\) (Source: Mathematica in Action, Stan Wagon, Springer, 2010 ; created by Norton Starr, Amherst College). $$a=7, b=4, c=1$$

3 step solution

Problem 58

A blood vessel with a circular cross section of constant radius \(R\) carries blood that flows parallel to the axis of the vessel with a velocity of \(v(r)=V\left(1-r^{2} / R^{2}\right),\) where \(V\) is a constant and \(r\) is the distance from the axis of the vessel. a. Where is the velocity a maximum? A minimum? b. Find the average velocity of the blood over a cross section of the vessel. c. Suppose the velocity in the vessel is given by \(v(r)=V\left(1-r^{2} / R^{2}\right)^{1 / p},\) where \(p \geq 1 .\) Graph the velocity profiles for \(p=1,2,\) and 6 on the interval \(0 \leq r \leq R .\) Find the average velocity in the vessel as a function of \(p .\) How does the average velocity behave as \(p \rightarrow \infty ?\)

8 step solution

Problem 59

Graph the following conic sections, labeling the vertices, foci, directrices, and asymptotes (if they exist). Use a graphing utility to check your work. $$r=\frac{1}{2-2 \sin \theta}$$

5 step solution

Problem 59

Consider the following parametric curves. a. Determine \(d y / d x\) in terms of \(t\) and evaluate it at the given value of \(t.\) b. Make a sketch of the curve showing the tangent line at the point corresponding to the given value of \(t.\) $$x=2+4 t, y=4-8 t ; t=2$$

5 step solution

Problem 60

Use a graphing utility to graph the following equations. In each case, give the smallest interval \([0, P]\) that generates the entire curve. \(r=1-2 \sin 5 \theta\)

4 step solution

Problem 60

Consider the following sequence of problems related to grazing goats tied to a rope. (See the Guided Project Grazing goat problems.) A circular concrete slab of unit radius is surrounded by grass. A goat is tied to the edge of the slab with a rope of length \(0 \leq a \leq 2\) (see figure). What is the area of the grassy region that the goat can graze? Note that the rope can extend over the concrete slab. Check your answer with the special cases \(a=0\) and \(a=2\).

3 step solution

Problem 61

Graph the following equations. Then use arrows and labeled points to indicate how the curve is generated as \(\theta\) increases from 0 to \(2 \pi\). $$r=\frac{1}{1+\sin \theta}$$

4 step solution

Problem 61

Determine whether the following statements are true and give an explanation or counterexample. a. The point with Cartesian coordinates (-2,2) has polar coordinates \((2 \sqrt{2}, 3 \pi / 4),(2 \sqrt{2}, 11 \pi / 4),(2 \sqrt{2},-5 \pi / 4),\) and \((-2 \sqrt{2},-\pi / 4)\) b. The graphs of \(r \cos \theta=4\) and \(r \sin \theta=-2\) intersect exactly once. c. The graphs of \(r=2\) and \(\theta=\pi / 4\) intersect exactly once. d. The point \((3, \pi / 2)\) lies on the graph of \(r=3 \cos 2 \theta\). e. The graphs of \(r=2 \sec \theta\) and \(r=3 \csc \theta\) are lines.

5 step solution

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