We have explored a number of seemingly complex polar curves in this section.
[link] and
[link] summarize the graphs and equations for each of these curves.
Access these online resources for additional instruction and practice with graphs of polar coordinates.
It is easier to graph polar equations if we can test the equations for symmetry with respect to the line
the polar axis, or the pole.
There are three symmetry tests that indicate whether the graph of a polar equation will exhibit symmetry. If an equation fails a symmetry test, the graph may or may not exhibit symmetry. See
[link] .
Polar equations may be graphed by making a table of values for
and
The maximum value of a polar equation is found by substituting the value
that leads to the maximum value of the trigonometric expression.
The zeros of a polar equation are found by setting
and solving for
See
[link] .
Some formulas that produce the graph of a circle in polar coordinates are given by
and
See
[link] .
The formulas that produce the graphs of a cardioid are given by
and
for
and
See
[link] .
The formulas that produce the graphs of a one-loop limaçon are given by
and
for
See
[link] .
The formulas that produce the graphs of an inner-loop limaçon are given by
and
for
and
See
[link] .
The formulas that produce the graphs of a lemniscates are given by
and
where
See
[link] .
The formulas that produce the graphs of rose curves are given by
and
where
if
is even, there are
petals, and if
is odd, there are
petals. See
[link] and
[link] .
The formula that produces the graph of an Archimedes’ spiral is given by
See
[link] .
Section exercises
Verbal
Describe the three types of symmetry in polar graphs, and compare them to the symmetry of the Cartesian plane.
Symmetry with respect to the polar axis is similar to symmetry about the
-axis, symmetry with respect to the pole is similar to symmetry about the origin, and symmetric with respect to the line
is similar to symmetry about the
-axis.
What are the steps to follow when graphing polar equations?
Test for symmetry; find zeros, intercepts, and maxima; make a table of values. Decide the general type of graph, cardioid, limaçon, lemniscate, etc., then plot points at
and sketch the graph.
For the following exercises, use a graphing utility to graph each pair of polar equations on a domain of
and then explain the differences shown in the graphs.
Both graphs are curves with 2 loops. The equation with a coefficient of
has two loops on the left, the equation with a coefficient of 2 has two loops side by side. Graph these from 0 to
to get a better picture.
A golfer on a fairway is 70 m away from the green, which sits below the level of the fairway by 20 m. If the golfer hits the ball at an angle of 40° with an initial speed of 20 m/s, how close to the green does she come?
A mouse of mass 200 g falls 100 m down a vertical mine shaft and lands at the bottom with a speed of 8.0 m/s. During its fall, how much work is done on the mouse by air resistance
Chemistry is a branch of science that deals with the study of matter,it composition,it structure and the changes it undergoes
Adjei
please, I'm a physics student and I need help in physics
Adjanou
chemistry could also be understood like the sexual attraction/repulsion of the male and female elements. the reaction varies depending on the energy differences of each given gender. + masculine -female.
Pedro
A ball is thrown straight up.it passes a 2.0m high window 7.50 m off the ground on it path up and takes 1.30 s to go past the window.what was the ball initial velocity
2. A sled plus passenger with total mass 50 kg is pulled 20 m across the snow (0.20) at constant velocity by a force directed 25° above the horizontal. Calculate (a) the work of the applied force, (b) the work of friction, and (c) the total work.
you have been hired as an espert witness in a court case involving an automobile accident. the accident involved car A of mass 1500kg which crashed into stationary car B of mass 1100kg. the driver of car A applied his brakes 15 m before he skidded and crashed into car B. after the collision, car A s
can someone explain to me, an ignorant high school student, why the trend of the graph doesn't follow the fact that the higher frequency a sound wave is, the more power it is, hence, making me think the phons output would follow this general trend?
Nevermind i just realied that the graph is the phons output for a person with normal hearing and not just the phons output of the sound waves power, I should read the entire thing next time
Joseph
Follow up question, does anyone know where I can find a graph that accuretly depicts the actual relative "power" output of sound over its frequency instead of just humans hearing
Joseph
"Generation of electrical energy from sound energy | IEEE Conference Publication | IEEE Xplore" ***ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7150687?reload=true
A string is 3.00 m long with a mass of 5.00 g. The string is held taut with a tension of 500.00 N applied to the string. A pulse is sent down the string. How long does it take the pulse to travel the 3.00 m of the string?