Chapter 11
College Trigonometry · 398 exercises
Problem 1
In Exercises \(1-20\), plot the set of parametric equations by hand. Be sure to indicate the orientation imparted on the curve by the parametrization. $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l} x=4 t-3 \\ y=6 t-2 \end{array} \text { for } 0 \leq t \leq 1\right. $$
7 step solution
Problem 1
Use the given pair of vectors \(\vec{v}\) and \(\vec{w}\) to find the following quantities. State whether the result is a vector or a scalar. $$ \begin{array}{lllll} \bullet \vec{v}+\vec{w} & \bullet \vec{w}-2 \vec{v} & \bullet\|\vec{v}+\vec{w}\| & \bullet\|\vec{v}\|+\|\vec{w}\| & \bullet\|\vec{v}\| \vec{w}-\|\vec{w}\| \vec{v} & \bullet\|\vec{w}\| \hat{v} \end{array} $$ Finally, verify that the vectors satisfy the Parallelogram Law $$\|\vec{v}\|^{2}+\|\vec{w}\|^{2}=\frac{1}{2}\left[\|\vec{v}+\vec{w}\|^{2}+\|\vec{v}-\vec{w}\|^{2}\right]$$ $$ \vec{v}=\langle 12,-5\rangle, \vec{w}=\langle 3,4\rangle $$
7 step solution
Problem 1
Find a polar representation for the complex number \(z\) and then identify \(\operatorname{Re}(z)\), \(\operatorname{Im}(z),|z|, \arg (z)\) and \(\operatorname{Arg}(z)\). $$ z=9+9 i $$
5 step solution
Problem 1
Graph the following equations. $$ x^{2}+2 x y+y^{2}-x \sqrt{2}+y \sqrt{2}-6=0 $$
5 step solution
Problem 1
In Exercises \(1-20\), plot the graph of the polar equation by hand. Carefully label your graphs. Circle: \(r=6 \sin (\theta)\)
5 step solution
Problem 1
Plot the point given in polar coordinates and then give three different expressions for the point such that (a) \(r<0\) and \(0 \leq \theta \leq 2 \pi\) (b) \(r>0\) and \(\theta \leq 0\) (c) \(r>0\) and \(\theta \geq 2 \pi\) $$ \left(2, \frac{\pi}{3}\right) $$
4 step solution
Problem 1
Use the Law of Cosines to find the remaining side(s) and angle(s) if possible. $$ a=7, b=12, \gamma=59.3^{\circ} $$
8 step solution
Problem 1
The sounds we hear are made up of mechanical waves. The note 'A' above the note 'middle \(\mathrm{C}^{\prime}\) is a sound wave with ordinary frequency \(f=440\) Hertz \(=440 \frac{\text { cycles }}{\text { second }}\). Find a sinusoid which models this note, assuming that the amplitude is 1 and the phase shift is \(0 .\)
3 step solution
Problem 2
In Exercises \(1-20\), plot the set of parametric equations by hand. Be sure to indicate the orientation imparted on the curve by the parametrization. $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l} x=4 t-1 \\ y=3-4 t \end{array} \text { for } 0 \leq t \leq 1\right. $$
4 step solution
Problem 2
Use the given pair of vectors \(\vec{v}\) and \(\vec{w}\) to find the following quantities. State whether the result is a vector or a scalar. $$ \begin{array}{lllll} \bullet \vec{v}+\vec{w} & \bullet \vec{w}-2 \vec{v} & \bullet\|\vec{v}+\vec{w}\| & \bullet\|\vec{v}\|+\|\vec{w}\| & \bullet\|\vec{v}\| \vec{w}-\|\vec{w}\| \vec{v} & \bullet\|\vec{w}\| \hat{v} \end{array} $$ Finally, verify that the vectors satisfy the Parallelogram Law $$\|\vec{v}\|^{2}+\|\vec{w}\|^{2}=\frac{1}{2}\left[\|\vec{v}+\vec{w}\|^{2}+\|\vec{v}-\vec{w}\|^{2}\right]$$ $$ \vec{v}=\langle-7,24\rangle, \vec{w}=\langle-5,-12\rangle $$
7 step solution
Problem 2
Find a polar representation for the complex number \(z\) and then identify \(\operatorname{Re}(z)\), \(\operatorname{Im}(z),|z|, \arg (z)\) and \(\operatorname{Arg}(z)\). $$ z=5+5 i \sqrt{3} $$
5 step solution
Problem 2
Graph the following equations. $$ 7 x^{2}-4 x y \sqrt{3}+3 y^{2}-2 x-2 y \sqrt{3}-5=0 $$
5 step solution
Problem 2
In Exercises \(1-20\), plot the graph of the polar equation by hand. Carefully label your graphs. Circle: \(r=2 \cos (\theta)\)
5 step solution
Problem 2
Plot the point given in polar coordinates and then give three different expressions for the point such that (a) \(r<0\) and \(0 \leq \theta \leq 2 \pi\) (b) \(r>0\) and \(\theta \leq 0\) (c) \(r>0\) and \(\theta \geq 2 \pi\) $$ \left(5, \frac{7 \pi}{4}\right) $$
5 step solution
Problem 2
Use the Law of Cosines to find the remaining side(s) and angle(s) if possible. $$ \alpha=104^{\circ}, b=25, c=37 $$
8 step solution
Problem 2
Solve for the remaining side(s) and angle(s) if possible. As in the text, \((\alpha, a)\), \((\beta, b)\) and \((\gamma, c)\) are angle-side opposite pairs. $$ \alpha=73.2^{\circ}, \beta=54.1^{\circ}, a=117 $$
5 step solution
Problem 2
The voltage \(V\) in an alternating current source has amplitude \(220 \sqrt{2}\) and ordinary frequency \(f=60\) Hertz. Find a sinusoid which models this voltage. Assume that the phase is \(0 .\)
4 step solution
Problem 3
In Exercises \(1-20\), plot the set of parametric equations by hand. Be sure to indicate the orientation imparted on the curve by the parametrization. $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l} x=2 t \\ y=t^{2} \end{array} \text { for }-1 \leq t \leq 2\right. $$
5 step solution
Problem 3
Use the given pair of vectors \(\vec{v}\) and \(\vec{w}\) to find the following quantities. State whether the result is a vector or a scalar. $$ \begin{array}{lllll} \bullet \vec{v}+\vec{w} & \bullet \vec{w}-2 \vec{v} & \bullet\|\vec{v}+\vec{w}\| & \bullet\|\vec{v}\|+\|\vec{w}\| & \bullet\|\vec{v}\| \vec{w}-\|\vec{w}\| \vec{v} & \bullet\|\vec{w}\| \hat{v} \end{array} $$ Finally, verify that the vectors satisfy the Parallelogram Law $$\|\vec{v}\|^{2}+\|\vec{w}\|^{2}=\frac{1}{2}\left[\|\vec{v}+\vec{w}\|^{2}+\|\vec{v}-\vec{w}\|^{2}\right]$$ $$ \vec{v}=\langle 2,-1\rangle, \vec{w}=\langle-2,4\rangle $$
7 step solution
Problem 3
In Exercises \(1-20\), plot the graph of the polar equation by hand. Carefully label your graphs. Rose: \(r=2 \sin (2 \theta)\)
4 step solution
Problem 3
Find a polar representation for the complex number \(z\) and then identify \(\operatorname{Re}(z)\), \(\operatorname{Im}(z),|z|, \arg (z)\) and \(\operatorname{Arg}(z)\). $$ z=6 i $$
5 step solution
Problem 3
Graph the following equations. $$ 5 x^{2}+6 x y+5 y^{2}-4 \sqrt{2} x+4 \sqrt{2} y=0 $$
6 step solution
Problem 3
Plot the point given in polar coordinates and then give three different expressions for the point such that (a) \(r<0\) and \(0 \leq \theta \leq 2 \pi\) (b) \(r>0\) and \(\theta \leq 0\) (c) \(r>0\) and \(\theta \geq 2 \pi\) $$ \left(\frac{1}{3}, \frac{3 \pi}{2}\right) $$
5 step solution
Problem 3
Solve for the remaining side(s) and angle(s) if possible. As in the text, \((\alpha, a)\), \((\beta, b)\) and \((\gamma, c)\) are angle-side opposite pairs. $$ \alpha=95^{\circ}, \beta=85^{\circ}, a=33.33 $$
4 step solution
Problem 3
The London Eye is a popular tourist attraction in London, England and is one of the largest Ferris Wheels in the world. It has a diameter of 135 meters and makes one revolution (counterclockwise) every 30 minutes. It is constructed so that the lowest part of the Eye reaches ground level, enabling passengers to simply walk on to, and off of, the ride. Find a sinsuoid which models the height \(h\) of the passenger above the ground in meters \(t\) minutes after they board the Eye at ground level.
4 step solution
Problem 4
In Exercises \(1-20\), plot the set of parametric equations by hand. Be sure to indicate the orientation imparted on the curve by the parametrization. $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l} x=t-1 \\ y=3+2 t-t^{2} \end{array} \text { for } 0 \leq t \leq 3\right. $$
5 step solution
Problem 4
Use the given pair of vectors \(\vec{v}\) and \(\vec{w}\) to find the following quantities. State whether the result is a vector or a scalar. $$ \begin{array}{lllll} \bullet \vec{v}+\vec{w} & \bullet \vec{w}-2 \vec{v} & \bullet\|\vec{v}+\vec{w}\| & \bullet\|\vec{v}\|+\|\vec{w}\| & \bullet\|\vec{v}\| \vec{w}-\|\vec{w}\| \vec{v} & \bullet\|\vec{w}\| \hat{v} \end{array} $$ Finally, verify that the vectors satisfy the Parallelogram Law $$\|\vec{v}\|^{2}+\|\vec{w}\|^{2}=\frac{1}{2}\left[\|\vec{v}+\vec{w}\|^{2}+\|\vec{v}-\vec{w}\|^{2}\right]$$ $$ \vec{v}=\langle 10,4\rangle, \vec{w}=\langle-2,5\rangle $$
7 step solution
Problem 4
In Exercises \(1-20\), plot the graph of the polar equation by hand. Carefully label your graphs. Rose: \(r=4 \cos (2 \theta)\)
6 step solution
Problem 4
Find a polar representation for the complex number \(z\) and then identify \(\operatorname{Re}(z)\), \(\operatorname{Im}(z),|z|, \arg (z)\) and \(\operatorname{Arg}(z)\). $$ z=-3 \sqrt{2}+3 i \sqrt{2} $$
6 step solution
Problem 4
Graph the following equations. $$ x^{2}+2 \sqrt{3} x y+3 y^{2}+2 \sqrt{3} x-2 y-16=0 $$
5 step solution
Problem 4
Plot the point given in polar coordinates and then give three different expressions for the point such that (a) \(r<0\) and \(0 \leq \theta \leq 2 \pi\) (b) \(r>0\) and \(\theta \leq 0\) (c) \(r>0\) and \(\theta \geq 2 \pi\) $$ \left(\frac{5}{2}, \frac{5 \pi}{6}\right) $$
5 step solution
Problem 4
Use the Law of Cosines to find the remaining side(s) and angle(s) if possible. $$ a=3, b=4, \gamma=90^{\circ} $$
6 step solution
Problem 4
Solve for the remaining side(s) and angle(s) if possible. As in the text, \((\alpha, a)\), \((\beta, b)\) and \((\gamma, c)\) are angle-side opposite pairs. $$ \alpha=95^{\circ}, \beta=62^{\circ}, a=33.33 $$
8 step solution
Problem 5
Use the given pair of vectors \(\vec{v}\) and \(\vec{w}\) to find the following quantities. State whether the result is a vector or a scalar. $$ \begin{array}{lllll} \bullet \vec{v}+\vec{w} & \bullet \vec{w}-2 \vec{v} & \bullet\|\vec{v}+\vec{w}\| & \bullet\|\vec{v}\|+\|\vec{w}\| & \bullet\|\vec{v}\| \vec{w}-\|\vec{w}\| \vec{v} & \bullet\|\vec{w}\| \hat{v} \end{array} $$ Finally, verify that the vectors satisfy the Parallelogram Law $$\|\vec{v}\|^{2}+\|\vec{w}\|^{2}=\frac{1}{2}\left[\|\vec{v}+\vec{w}\|^{2}+\|\vec{v}-\vec{w}\|^{2}\right]$$ $$ \vec{v}=\langle-\sqrt{3}, 1\rangle, \vec{w}=\langle 2 \sqrt{3}, 2\rangle $$
7 step solution
Problem 5
In Exercises \(1-20\), plot the graph of the polar equation by hand. Carefully label your graphs. Rose: \(r=5 \sin (3 \theta)\)
7 step solution
Problem 5
Find a polar representation for the complex number \(z\) and then identify \(\operatorname{Re}(z)\), \(\operatorname{Im}(z),|z|, \arg (z)\) and \(\operatorname{Arg}(z)\). $$ z=-6 \sqrt{3}+6 i $$
5 step solution
Problem 5
Graph the following equations. $$ 13 x^{2}-34 x y \sqrt{3}+47 y^{2}-64=0 $$
6 step solution
Problem 5
Plot the point given in polar coordinates and then give three different expressions for the point such that (a) \(r<0\) and \(0 \leq \theta \leq 2 \pi\) (b) \(r>0\) and \(\theta \leq 0\) (c) \(r>0\) and \(\theta \geq 2 \pi\) $$ \left(12,-\frac{7 \pi}{6}\right) $$
4 step solution
Problem 5
Use the Law of Cosines to find the remaining side(s) and angle(s) if possible. $$ \alpha=120^{\circ}, b=3, c=4 $$
7 step solution
Problem 5
Solve for the remaining side(s) and angle(s) if possible. As in the text, \((\alpha, a)\), \((\beta, b)\) and \((\gamma, c)\) are angle-side opposite pairs. $$ \alpha=117^{\circ}, a=35, b=42 $$
4 step solution
Problem 6
In Exercises \(1-20\), plot the set of parametric equations by hand. Be sure to indicate the orientation imparted on the curve by the parametrization. $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l} x=\frac{1}{9}\left(18-t^{2}\right) \\ y=\frac{1}{3} t \end{array} \text { for } t \geq-3\right. $$
5 step solution
Problem 6
In Exercises \(1-20\), use the pair of vectors \(\vec{v}\) and \(\vec{w}\) to find the following quantities. $$ \vec{v}=\langle-3 \sqrt{3}, 3\rangle \text { and } \vec{w}=\langle-\sqrt{3},-1\rangle $$
9 step solution
Problem 6
Use the given pair of vectors \(\vec{v}\) and \(\vec{w}\) to find the following quantities. State whether the result is a vector or a scalar. $$ \begin{array}{lllll} \bullet \vec{v}+\vec{w} & \bullet \vec{w}-2 \vec{v} & \bullet\|\vec{v}+\vec{w}\| & \bullet\|\vec{v}\|+\|\vec{w}\| & \bullet\|\vec{v}\| \vec{w}-\|\vec{w}\| \vec{v} & \bullet\|\vec{w}\| \hat{v} \end{array} $$ Finally, verify that the vectors satisfy the Parallelogram Law $$\|\vec{v}\|^{2}+\|\vec{w}\|^{2}=\frac{1}{2}\left[\|\vec{v}+\vec{w}\|^{2}+\|\vec{v}-\vec{w}\|^{2}\right]$$ $$ \vec{v}=\left\langle\frac{3}{5}, \frac{4}{5}\right\rangle, \vec{w}=\left\langle-\frac{4}{5}, \frac{3}{5}\right\rangle $$
7 step solution
Problem 6
In Exercises \(1-20\), plot the graph of the polar equation by hand. Carefully label your graphs. Rose: \(r=\cos (5 \theta)\)
5 step solution
Problem 6
Find a polar representation for the complex number \(z\) and then identify \(\operatorname{Re}(z)\), \(\operatorname{Im}(z),|z|, \arg (z)\) and \(\operatorname{Arg}(z)\). $$ z=-2 $$
5 step solution
Problem 6
Graph the following equations. $$ x^{2}-2 \sqrt{3} x y-y^{2}+8=0 $$
5 step solution
Problem 6
Plot the point given in polar coordinates and then give three different expressions for the point such that (a) \(r<0\) and \(0 \leq \theta \leq 2 \pi\) (b) \(r>0\) and \(\theta \leq 0\) (c) \(r>0\) and \(\theta \geq 2 \pi\) $$ \left(3,-\frac{5 \pi}{4}\right) $$
4 step solution
Problem 6
Use the Law of Cosines to find the remaining side(s) and angle(s) if possible. $$ a=7, b=10, c=13 $$
6 step solution
Problem 6
Solve for the remaining side(s) and angle(s) if possible. As in the text, \((\alpha, a)\), \((\beta, b)\) and \((\gamma, c)\) are angle-side opposite pairs. $$ \alpha=117^{\circ}, a=45, b=42 $$
6 step solution
Problem 6
Suppose an object weighing 10 pounds is suspended from the ceiling by a spring which stretches 2 feet to its equilibrium position when the object is attached. (a) Find the spring constant \(k\) in \(\frac{\mathrm{lbs} .}{\mathrm{ft} .}\) and the mass of the object in slugs. (b) Find the equation of motion of the object if it is released from 1 foot below the equilibrium position from rest. When is the first time the object passes through the equilibrium position? In which direction is it heading? (c) Find the equation of motion of the object if it is released from 6 inches above the equilibrium position with a downward velocity of 2 feet per second. Find when the object passes through the equilibrium position heading downwards for the third time.
7 step solution