Textbook Question
77–80. Slopes of tangent lines Find all points at which the following curves have the given slope.
x = 2 cos t, y = 8 sin t; slope = -1
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Ch.12 - Parametric and Polar Curves
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- Ch. 1 - Functions210
- Ch. 2 - Limits371
- Ch. 3 - Derivatives633
- Ch. 4 - Applications of the Derivative412
- Ch. 5 - Integration328
- Ch. 6 - Applications of Integration331
- Ch. 7 - Logarithmic, Exponential Functions, and Hyperbolic Functions177
- Ch. 8 - Integration Techniques394
- Ch. 9 - Differential Equations179
- Ch. 10 - Sequences and Infinite Series339
- Ch. 11 - Power Series218
- Ch.12 - Parametric and Polar Curves215
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Chapter 12, Problem 12.3.59
45–60. Areas of regions Find the area of the following regions.
The region inside the limaçon r = 4 - 2 cos θ
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Recall that the area enclosed by a polar curve \( r = f(\theta) \) from \( \theta = a \) to \( \theta = b \) is given by the formula:
\[ A = \frac{1}{2} \int_{a}^{b} r^2 \, d\theta \]
Identify the curve given: \( r = 4 - 2 \cos \theta \). Since this is a limaçon, and the problem asks for the area inside the entire curve, we consider \( \theta \) from 0 to \( 2\pi \) to cover the full region.
Set up the integral for the area using the formula:
\[ A = \frac{1}{2} \int_{0}^{2\pi} (4 - 2 \cos \theta)^2 \, d\theta \]
Expand the square inside the integral to simplify the integrand:
\[ (4 - 2 \cos \theta)^2 = 16 - 16 \cos \theta + 4 \cos^2 \theta \]
Split the integral into separate terms and use known integral formulas for \( \cos \theta \) and \( \cos^2 \theta \) over the interval \( [0, 2\pi] \) to evaluate each part before combining them to find the total area.
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Polar Coordinates and Graphing
Polar coordinates represent points using a radius and an angle, expressed as (r, θ). Understanding how to graph polar equations like r = 4 - 2 cos θ helps visualize the region whose area is to be found, especially for curves like limaçons that have distinctive shapes.
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Area Calculation in Polar Coordinates
The area enclosed by a polar curve r(θ) from θ = a to θ = b is given by (1/2) ∫ from a to b of [r(θ)]² dθ. This formula is essential for finding the area inside curves defined in polar form, requiring setting correct integration limits and squaring the radius function.
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Properties of Limaçon Curves
Limaçons are a family of polar curves defined by equations like r = a ± b cos θ. Their shape varies depending on the relationship between a and b, which affects whether the curve has an inner loop, dimple, or is convex. Recognizing these properties aids in determining integration bounds and interpreting the region.
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41–44. Intersection points and area Find all the intersection points of the following curves. Find the area of the entire region that lies within both curves
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11–20. Slopes of tangent lines Find the slope of the line tangent to the following polar curves at the given points.
r = 2θ; (π/2, π/4)
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