Chapter 10
Thomas Calculus · 349 exercises
Problem 1
Identify the symmetries of the curves in Exercises \(1-12 .\) Then sketch the curves. $$ r=1+\cos \theta $$
4 step solution
Problem 1
Find the areas of the regions. Inside the oval limaçon \(r=4+2 \cos \theta\)
5 step solution
Problem 1
Which polar coordinate pairs label the same point? $$ \begin{array}{lll}{\text { a. }(3,0)} & {\text { b. }(-3,0)} & {\text { c. }(2,2 \pi / 3)} \\ {\text { d. }(2,7 \pi / 3)} & {\text { e. }(-3, \pi)} & {\text { f. }(2, \pi / 3)} \\ {\text { g. }(-3,2 \pi)} & {\text { h. }(-2,-\pi / 3)}\end{array} $$
4 step solution
Problem 1
Give parametric equations and parameter intervals for the motion of a particle in the \(x y\) -plane. Identify the particle's path by finding a Cartesian equation for it. Graph the Cartesian equation. (The graphs will vary with the equation used.) Indicate the portion of the graph traced by the particle and the direction of motion. \(x=\cos t, \quad y=\sin t, \quad 0 \leq t \leq \pi\)
4 step solution
Problem 1
In Exercises \(1-8,\) find the eccentricity of the ellipse. Then find and graph the ellipse's fociand directrices. $$ 16 x^{2}+25 y^{2}=400 $$
5 step solution
Problem 1
Use the discriminant \(B^{2}-4 A C\) to decide whether the equations represent parabolas, ellipses, or hyperbolas. \(x^{2}-3 x y+y^{2}-x=0\)
3 step solution
Problem 2
Identify the symmetries of the curves in Exercises \(1-12 .\) Then sketch the curves. $$ r=2-2 \cos \theta $$
5 step solution
Problem 2
Which polar coordinate pairs label the same point? $$ \begin{array}{lll}{\text { a. }(-2, \pi / 3)} & {\text { b. }(2,-\pi / 3)} & {\text { c. }(r, \theta)} \\ {\text { d. }(r, \theta+\pi)} & {\text { e. }(-r, \theta)} & {\text { f. }(2,-2 \pi / 3)} \\ {\text { g. }(-r, \theta+\pi)} & {\text { h. }(-2,2 \pi / 3)}\end{array} $$
6 step solution
Problem 2
Give parametric equations and parameter intervals for the motion of a particle in the \(x y\) -plane. Identify the particle's path by finding a Cartesian equation for it. Graph the Cartesian equation. (The graphs will vary with the equation used.) Indicate the portion of the graph traced by the particle and the direction of motion. \(x=\sin (2 \pi(1-t)), \quad y=\cos (2 \pi(1-t)) ; \quad 0 \leq t \leq 1\)
5 step solution
Problem 2
In Exercises \(1-8,\) find the eccentricity of the ellipse. Then find and graph the ellipse's fociand directrices. $$ 7 x^{2}+16 y^{2}=112 $$
6 step solution
Problem 2
Find the areas of the regions. Inside the cardioid \(r=a(1+\cos \theta), \quad a>0\)
7 step solution
Problem 2
Use the discriminant \(B^{2}-4 A C\) to decide whether the equations represent parabolas, ellipses, or hyperbolas. \(3 x^{2}-18 x y+27 y^{2}-5 x+7 y=-4\)
4 step solution
Problem 3
Identify the symmetries of the curves in Exercises \(1-12 .\) Then sketch the curves. $$ r=1-\sin \theta $$
4 step solution
Problem 3
Find the areas of the regions. Inside one leaf of the four-leaved rose \(r=\cos 2 \theta\)
8 step solution
Problem 3
Plot the following points (given in polar coordinates). Then find all the polar coordinates of each point. $$ \begin{array}{ll}{\text { a. }(2, \pi / 2)} & {\text { b. }(2,0)} \\ {\text { c. }(-2, \pi / 2)} & {\text { d. }(-2,0)}\end{array} $$
4 step solution
Problem 3
Give parametric equations and parameter intervals for the motion of a particle in the \(x y\) -plane. Identify the particle's path by finding a Cartesian equation for it. Graph the Cartesian equation. (The graphs will vary with the equation used.) Indicate the portion of the graph traced by the particle and the direction of motion. \(x=4 \cos t, \quad y=5 \sin t ; \quad 0 \leq t \leq \pi\)
5 step solution
Problem 3
In Exercises \(1-8,\) find the eccentricity of the ellipse. Then find and graph the ellipse's fociand directrices. $$ 2 x^{2}+y^{2}=2 $$
6 step solution
Problem 3
Use the discriminant \(B^{2}-4 A C\) to decide whether the equations represent parabolas, ellipses, or hyperbolas. \(3 x^{2}-7 x y+\sqrt{17} y^{2}=1\)
5 step solution
Problem 4
Identify the symmetries of the curves in Exercises \(1-12 .\) Then sketch the curves. $$ r=1+\sin \theta $$
4 step solution
Problem 4
Plot the following points (given in polar coordinates). Then find all the polar coordinates of each point. $$ \begin{array}{ll}{\text { a. }(3, \pi / 4)} & {\text { b. }(-3, \pi / 4)} \\\ {\text { c. }(3,-\pi / 4)} & {\text { d. }(-3,-\pi / 4)}\end{array} $$
9 step solution
Problem 4
Give parametric equations and parameter intervals for the motion of a particle in the \(x y\) -plane. Identify the particle's path by finding a Cartesian equation for it. Graph the Cartesian equation. (The graphs will vary with the equation used.) Indicate the portion of the graph traced by the particle and the direction of motion. \(x=4 \sin t, \quad y=5 \cos t ; \quad 0 \leq t \leq 2 \pi\)
4 step solution
Problem 4
In Exercises \(1-8,\) find the eccentricity of the ellipse. Then find and graph the ellipse's fociand directrices. $$ 2 x^{2}+y^{2}=4 $$
6 step solution
Problem 4
Use the discriminant \(B^{2}-4 A C\) to decide whether the equations represent parabolas, ellipses, or hyperbolas. \(2 x^{2}-\sqrt{15} x y+2 y^{2}+x+y=0\)
3 step solution
Problem 4
Find the areas of the regions. Inside the lemniscate \(r^{2}=2 a^{2} \cos 2 \theta, \quad a>0\)
5 step solution
Problem 5
Identify the symmetries of the curves in Exercises \(1-12 .\) Then sketch the curves. $$ r=2+\sin \theta $$
5 step solution
Problem 5
Find the areas of the regions. Inside one loop of the lemniscate \(r^{2}=4 \sin 2 \theta\)
8 step solution
Problem 5
Give parametric equations and parameter intervals for the motion of a particle in the \(x y\) -plane. Identify the particle's path by finding a Cartesian equation for it. Graph the Cartesian equation. (The graphs will vary with the equation used.) Indicate the portion of the graph traced by the particle and the direction of motion. \(x=t, \quad y=\sqrt{t} ; \quad t \geq 0\)
4 step solution
Problem 5
In Exercises \(1-8,\) find the eccentricity of the ellipse. Then find and graph the ellipse's fociand directrices. $$ 3 x^{2}+2 y^{2}=6 $$
6 step solution
Problem 5
Sketch the lines in Exercises \(5-8\) and find Cartesian equations for them. $$ r \cos \left(\theta-\frac{\pi}{4}\right)=\sqrt{2} $$
4 step solution
Problem 5
Use the discriminant \(B^{2}-4 A C\) to decide whether the equations represent parabolas, ellipses, or hyperbolas. \(x^{2}+2 x y+y^{2}+2 x-y+2=0\)
3 step solution
Problem 6
Identify the symmetries of the curves in Exercises \(1-12 .\) Then sketch the curves. $$ r=1+2 \sin \theta $$
6 step solution
Problem 6
Find the Cartesian coordinates of the following points (given in polar coordinates). $$ \begin{array}{ll}{\text { a. }(\sqrt{2}, \pi / 4)} & {\text { b. }(1,0)} \\\ {\text { c. }(0, \pi / 2)} & {\text { d. }(-\sqrt{2}, \pi / 4)} \\ {\text { e. }(-3,5 \pi / 6)} & {\text { f. }\left(5, \tan ^{-1}(4 / 3)\right)} \\\ {\text { g. }(-1,7 \pi)} & {\text { h. }(2 \sqrt{3}, 2 \pi / 3)}\end{array} $$
9 step solution
Problem 6
Give parametric equations and parameter intervals for the motion of a particle in the \(x y\) -plane. Identify the particle's path by finding a Cartesian equation for it. Graph the Cartesian equation. (The graphs will vary with the equation used.) Indicate the portion of the graph traced by the particle and the direction of motion. \(x=\sec ^{2} t-1, \quad y=\tan t ; \quad-\pi / 2< t<\pi / 2\)
4 step solution
Problem 6
Use the discriminant \(B^{2}-4 A C\) to decide whether the equations represent parabolas, ellipses, or hyperbolas. \(2 x^{2}-y^{2}+4 x y-2 x+3 y=6\)
3 step solution
Problem 6
Find the areas of the regions Inside the six-leaved rose \(r^{2}=2 \sin 3 \theta\)
6 step solution
Problem 6
In Exercises \(1-8,\) find the eccentricity of the ellipse. Then find and graph the ellipse's fociand directrices. $$ 9 x^{2}+10 y^{2}=90 $$
6 step solution
Problem 7
Identify the symmetries of the curves in Exercises \(1-12 .\) Then sketch the curves. $$ r=\sin (\theta / 2) $$
5 step solution
Problem 7
Find the areas of the regions Shared by the circles \(r=2 \cos \theta\) and \(r=2 \sin \theta\)
6 step solution
Problem 7
Graph the sets of points whose polar coordinates satisfy the equations and inequalities in Exercises \(7-22\) . $$ r=2 $$
4 step solution
Problem 7
Give parametric equations and parameter intervals for the motion of a particle in the \(x y\) -plane. Identify the particle's path by finding a Cartesian equation for it. Graph the Cartesian equation. (The graphs will vary with the equation used.) Indicate the portion of the graph traced by the particle and the direction of motion. \(x=-\sec t, \quad y=\tan t ; \quad-\pi / 2< t<\pi / 2\)
5 step solution
Problem 7
In Exercises \(1-8,\) find the eccentricity of the ellipse. Then find and graph the ellipse's fociand directrices. $$ 6 x^{2}+9 y^{2}=54 $$
6 step solution
Problem 7
Use the discriminant \(B^{2}-4 A C\) to decide whether the equations represent parabolas, ellipses, or hyperbolas. \(x^{2}+4 x y+4 y^{2}-3 x=6\)
4 step solution
Problem 7
Match each conic section in Exercises \(5-8\) with one of these equations: $$\begin{array}{ll}{\frac{x^{2}}{4}+\frac{y^{2}}{9}=1,} & {\frac{x^{2}}{2}+y^{2}=1} \\ {\frac{y^{2}}{4}-x^{2}=1,} & {\frac{x^{2}}{4}-\frac{y^{2}}{9}=1}\end{array}$$ Then find the conic section's foci and vertices. If the conic section is a hyperbola, find its asymptotes as well. (GRAPH NOT COPY)
4 step solution
Problem 8
Identify the symmetries of the curves in Exercises \(1-12 .\) Then sketch the curves. $$ r=\cos (\theta / 2) $$
6 step solution
Problem 8
Give parametric equations and parameter intervals for the motion of a particle in the \(x y\) -plane. Identify the particle's path by finding a Cartesian equation for it. Graph the Cartesian equation. (The graphs will vary with the equation used.) Indicate the portion of the graph traced by the particle and the direction of motion. \(x=\csc t, \quad y=\cot t ; \quad 0< t<\pi\)
5 step solution
Problem 8
In Exercises \(1-8,\) find the eccentricity of the ellipse. Then find and graph the ellipse's fociand directrices. $$ 169 x^{2}+25 y^{2}=4225 $$
7 step solution
Problem 8
Find the areas of the regions Shared by the circles \(r=1\) and \(r=2 \sin \theta\)
6 step solution
Problem 9
Identify the symmetries of the curves in Exercises \(1-12 .\) Then sketch the curves. $$ r^{2}=\cos \theta $$
4 step solution
Problem 9
Exercises \(9-16\) give equations of parabolas. Find each parabola's focus and directrix. Then sketch the parabola. Include the focus and directrix in your sketch. $$ y^{2}=12 x $$
6 step solution
Problem 9
Find the areas of the regions Shared by the circle \(r=2\) and the cardioid \(r=2(1-\cos \theta)\)
6 step solution