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Using polar coordinates to determine the limit
Lim (x, y)->(0,0)(X^3+y^3)/(x^2+y^2) The answer is -1, but I can't get it there. Here is what I did. ((Rcosx)^3 +(rsinx)^3)/((rcosx)^2+(rsinx)^2) Then by factoring out a r squared from top and bottom I'm left with a denominator of (sin^2(x ) + cos^2 (x)) which simplifies to 1. And a numerator...- rmiller70015
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- Coordinates Limit Polar Polar coordinates
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Equation general of conic in polar coordinates
The conic equation has 2 versions in cartesian coordinates: The general: ##Ax^2 + Bxy + Cy^2 + Dx + Ey + F = 0## And the parametric: ##y^2 = 2px + (e^2-1)x^2## In polar coordinates, I known just the parametric: ##r = \frac{p}{1+e\cos(\theta)}## But exist a general form too?- Jhenrique
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- Coordinates General Polar Polar coordinates
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Need free program to plot expressions in polar coordinates
Homework Statement Need a free program to plot expressions in polar coordinates. For example, I want to plot the equipotentials for an expression in polar coordinates of the potential for a dipole charge, 4q and -q separated by a distance L. Homework Equations V=kq(4/r1 - 1/r), where r12...- morangta
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- Coordinates Expressions Plot Polar Polar coordinates Program
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Is CS2 Nonpolar & Al2S3 Polar?
Hi guys, I'm assuming that CS2 is a nonpolar molecule and Al2S3 is a polar molecule. Would I be correct? Thanks in advance.- cosmictide
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How Do You Calculate θ_dot in Polar Coordinates?
Homework Statement A particle moves with const speed v along the curve r(θ) = a(1+cos θ). Starting with the general expression for the velocity vector v in polar coordinates solve for θ_dot in terms of v, k, and θ. What does the sign of θ_dot signify?Homework Equations v = r_dot*r_hat +...- ma18
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- Coordinates Polar Polar coordinates Theta
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MHB Solving Polar Coordinates in System of Equations
given that x'=f(x,y) y'=g(x,y) iff the vector function (r, θ) is a sloution of the system r'=f(rcosθ,rsinθ)cosθ +g(rcosθ,rsinθ)sinθ am trying to show that this is true but i just don't get where the sinθ and cosθ come from, how do i get to that- onie mti
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- Coordinates Polar Polar coordinates
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Taking partial derivative in polar coordinates
In a problem that requires converting from cartesian to polar coordinates, I need to take \frac{dr}{dx}. I tried doing it two different ways but getting two completely different answers.. Method 1: r=\sqrt{x^2+y^2} \frac{dr}{dx}=\frac{1}{2}\frac{1}{\sqrt{x^2+y^2}}2x \;\; =...- nigels
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- Coordinates Derivative Partial Partial derivative Polar Polar coordinates
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Finding the area between Polar Curves
Homework Statement Find the area of the region that consists of all points that lie within the circle r = 1 but outside the polar equation r = cos(2θ) Homework Equations A = ∫ 1/2 (r2^2 - r1^2) dθ, where r2 is outer curve and r1 is inner curve. The Attempt at a Solution Here is...- jojo13
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- Area Curves Polar
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Area Polar Graph Homework: Find Region's Area
Homework Statement Find the area of the region. Interior of: r = 2 - sin(b) Homework Equations A = 1/2 ∫ (r)^2 dr The Attempt at a Solution I really don't have any idea how to approach this problem. I don't understand how to determine my limits of integration. The only part of the problem I...- _N3WTON_
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- Area Graph Polar
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Double Integrals using Polar Coordinates
Homework Statement ∫∫Rarctan(y/x) dA, where R={(x,y) | 1\leqx2+y2\leq4, 0\leqy\leqx Homework Equations x=rcos(θ) y=rsin(θ) x2+y2=r2 The Attempt at a Solution I know that the range of r is 1 to 2 but I can't figure out how to change the second part into θ. If I change y and x to...- ThiagoG
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- Coordinates Integrals Polar Polar coordinates
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How Do You Calculate the Tangent Line and Area for a Polar Curve?
Homework Statement The graph of the polar curve r=2-cosΘ for 0≤θ≤2pi is shown in the figure. (attached) a) write an integral expression for the area of the region inside the curve b) write expressions for dx/dΘ and dy/dΘ in terms of Θ c) find dy/dx as a function of Θ d) write an equation in...- syeh
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- Curve Integral Polar
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MATLAB [Matlab] Replace pixels of an image with theta of Polar Coordinates
Dear Math and Physics fans You have always been so helpful in the past and I was hoping that I could call on your expertise once again. I want to make a wedge filter in MATLAB so I can determine the orientation of the ellipse of a centered 2D fft. I tried to make an new image where...- physical101
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- Coordinates Image Matlab Polar Polar coordinates Theta
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Integration and Laplacian in polar coordinates
Homework Statement I have a function y that is axisymmetric, so that y=y(r). I want to solve for r such that ∇2y(r) = Z. Can anyone tell me if I'm following the right procedure? I'm not sure since there are two "∂/∂r"s present... Homework Equations ∇2 = (1/r)(∂/∂r)(r*(∂/∂r)) +...- chilge
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- Coordinates Integration Laplacian Polar Polar coordinates
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Canon shooting area in polar coordinates
Homework Statement hi,guys. The directions of shooting e=cos\alphacos\varphii+cos\alphasin\varphij+sin\alphak 0<\varphi<=2π;\varphi -horizontally \alpha[0,π];\alpha is vertically initial speed=v0 I need to calculate the surface equation of canon shots (where it hits). In other words equations...- prehisto
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- Area Coordinates Polar Polar coordinates
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Polar Coordinates - Graphing the points of when theta<0
Polar Coordinates --- Graphing the points of when theta<0 Hi everyone, I'm working with an online graphing program desmos.com. It's great, and actually tons of fun. I'm currently working with polar coordinates but the only flaw of this grapher is that when working with polar coordinates...- adamjts
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- Coordinates Graphing Points Polar Polar coordinates
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Limits if polar coordinates (conceptual explanation)
1. Homework Statement [/b] Suppose the lim(x,y) →(0,0) (xy)/SQRT[x^2 + y^2] if it exists find the limit. The Attempt at a Solution x = rcosΘ y = r sinΘ r = SQRT[x^2 + y^2] ∴ lim[SUB]r → 0 (r2cosΘrsinΘ)/ r = rcosΘsinΘ \leq r and so -r \leq(xy)/SQRT[x^2 + y^2] \leq r ... ... I can...- negation
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- Coordinates Explanation Limits Polar Polar coordinates
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MHB Finding Polar Region Between r=2 and r=4cos(theta)
I'm really stumped here as usual. Here is what I've managed to figure out. I'm given two equations. r=2 r=4cos(theta)I converted them both to rectangular coordinates to get an idea of what the graph would look like. I need to find either the area in red or the area in green. (In this case...- Pindrought
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- Graph Outside Polar
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MHB Give all the polar coordinates corresponding the rectangular point
Give all the polar coordinates corresponding the rectangular point $$(-1, \sqrt{3})$$ Am i setting this up right? so would I use $$(r, \theta)$$ so $$x = rcos(\theta)$$ $$y = rsin(\theta)$$ $$r^2 = x^2 + y^2$$ so: $$(-1)^2 = (-1*\frac{2\pi}{3})^2 + (-1*\frac{11\pi}{6})$$ ? -
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MHB Sketching graphs in polar coordinates
I don't understand why I am screwing this up so bad. Sketch the graph of the equation $$r = 2 + 4cos(\theta)$$ in polar coordinates. So I did: $$0 = 2 + 4cos(\theta) $$ $$= -\frac{1}{2} = cos(\theta)$$ Then got $$cos(\theta)$$ is $$-\frac{1}{2}$$ @ $$\frac{2\pi}{3}$$ and @$$ \frac{4\pi}{3}... -
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Cartesian to polar confusion (simple)?
Homework Statement Convert -2+2√3i to polar coordinates. Homework Equations r = √x2+y2 θ = tan-1(y/x) The Attempt at a Solution I am confused because θ = tan-1(2√3/2) = tan-1(√3) = -π/3 and r = 4, so that would make the polar form 4cis(-π/3), but the calculator gives: 4cis(2π/3). I...- noahsdev
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- Cartesian Confusion Polar
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MHB How Do You Plot and Find Alternate Polar Coordinates?
Plot the point whose polar coordinates are given. Then find two other pairs of polar coordinates of this point, one with r > 0 and one with r < 0 so I did $$\frac{\pi}{3} + 2\pi = \frac{7\pi}{3} \therefore$$ $$r > 0$$ and did $$\frac{\pi}{3} + \pi = - \frac{4}{3} \pi$$ $$\therefore$$ $$r < 0$$... -
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Why Can't Polar Basis Vectors Be Defined as Unit Vectors?
I'd like to understand why i cannot seem to be able to define unit polar basis vectors. Let me explain: We have our usual polar coordinates relation to Cartesian: x = r cosθ ; y = r sinθ if I define \hat{e_{r}}, \hat{e_{\vartheta}} as the polar basis vectors, then they should be...- epovo
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- Basis Basis vectors Polar Vectors
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Connection between cesaro equation and polar coordinates
First, I'd like that you read this littler article (http://mathworld.wolfram.com/NaturalEquation.html). The solution given by Euler that coonects the system cartesian (x, y) with the curvature κ of the "cesaro system" (s, κ), is that the derivative of the cartesian tangential angle φ* wrt arc...- Jhenrique
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- Connection Coordinates Polar Polar coordinates
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Which is orientation of tangential angle in polar coordinates?
In the wiki, there is an explanation for what is the tangential angle in cartesian and polar coordinates. However, the orientation these angles aren't specified. In cartesian coordinates, I believe that the tangential angle φ is measured from the x-axis, in polar coordinates the tangential angle...- Jhenrique
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- Angle Coordinates Orientation Polar Polar coordinates
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MHB Which Angle Convention Is Most Common in Spherical Coordinates, Theta or Phi?
Kind of just a general question...I took a theoretical physics class last semester and we went through this whole book "Div, Grad, Curl, and All That Vector Calculus". Now I'm in an upper division E&M class and we're using Griffith's "Intro to Electrodynamics". In my 3rd semester of calculus and...- skate_nerd
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- Angles Polar
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Polar Coordinates Homework: Integral w/ Image & Equations
Homework Statement Image attached Homework Equations r2=x2+y2 The Attempt at a Solution ∫∫ re-r^2 drdΘ I'm not sure how to establish the boundaries. This is an online class so if you can offer any additional tips for evaluating types of integrals of this sort, that would be...- dwn
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- Coordinates Online classes Polar Polar coordinates
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What is the role of theta in representing polar vectors?
It is known that the vector in polar coordinate system can be expressed as \mathbf{r}=r\hat{r}. In this formula, we don't see \hat{\theta} appear. But after the derivation yielding speed, \mathbf{v}=\dot{r}\hat{r}+r\dot{\theta}\hat{\theta}. Where does theta come from? And how to define its...- Gzyousikai
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- Confused Polar Vector
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Is the metric tensor constant in polar coordinates?
I've been watching the Stanford lectures on GR by Leonard Susskind and according to him the metric tensor is not constant in polar coordinates. To me this seems wrong as I thought the metric tensor would be given by: g^{\mu \nu} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 0\\ 0 & 0\\ \end{pmatrix} Since...- Chain
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- Constant Coordinates Metric Metric tensor Polar Polar coordinates Tensor
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The product of a vector and the length of a polar coordinate
Homework Statement So I am not sure how to multiply these two (A*R^2) together. Homework Equations A=( x^2 + y^2 + z^2 ) (xe + y e + z e ) Where x represents the three vector compones I also have R^2=x^2+y^2+z^2 The Attempt at a Solution Is the product of A (x^3e + y^3 e + z^3...- catsonmars
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- Coordinate Length Polar Product Vector
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Rose Petal Polar Plot With 6 Petals
What is the functional form of rose petal with 6 petals? I am asked to graph this function with matlab, but it seems impossible according to my calculus textbook. According to my textbook, a rose curve can have the form r = a \cos n \theta or r = a \sin n \theta. When n is even, then there are...- Bashyboy
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- Plot Polar
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Converting Cartesian to Polar: Finding the Polar Equation
Homework Statement Find a polar equation for the curve represented by the Cartesian equation. y=1+3x Homework Equations x2+y2=r2 x=Rcos(θ) y=Rsin(θ) The Attempt at a Solution (1+3x)2+x2=r2 1+6x+10x2=r2 1+6rcos(θ)+10r2cos2(Θ)=r2- ThiagoG
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- Polar
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Horizontal and Vertical Tangents for Polar Equation
Homework Statement Find the points at which the following polar equation has horizontal and vertical tangents: r2 = 4cos(2θ)Homework Equations \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{r'(θ)sinθ + r(θ)cosθ}{r'(θ)cosθ - r(θ)sinθ} Horizontal Tangent: \frac{dy}{dθ} = 0; \frac{dx}{dθ} ≠ 0 Vertical Tangent...- EnlightenedOne
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- Horizontal Polar Vertical
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Convert the polar equation to rectangular form.
Homework Statement r = 3sin\theta since x= rcos\theta x = 3sin\thetacos\theta and since: y = rsin\theta y = 3sin^2\theta Then I'm sort of stuck..- Lebombo
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- Convert Form Polar Rectangular
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Transformation of the metric tensor from polar to cartesian coords
I'm working on a problem that requires me to take the cartesian metric in 2D [1 0;0 1] and convert (using the transformation equations b/w polar and cartesian coords) it to the polar metric. I have done this without issue using the partial derivatives of the transformation equations and have...- mokrunka
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- Cartesian Metric Metric tensor Polar Tensor Transformation
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Linear system in polar coordinates
Hellow! I have searched for some theory about linear system in polar coordinates, unfortunately, I not found anything... exist some theory, some book, anything about this topic for study? Thanks!- Jhenrique
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- Coordinates Linear Linear system Polar Polar coordinates System
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Vectorial kinematic in cartesian and polar system/notanion
I was trying to study vectorial kinematics in all its fullness, without decorating formulas, only deducting all vectorially through mathematical definitions. I felt much difficulty, because it's a puzzle of many pieces and I not found a embracing explanation in any book. Someone could explain to... -
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Double integral: Cartesian to Polar coordinates
Homework Statement ∫∫√(x^2+y^2)dxdy with 0<=y<=1 and -SQRT(y-y^2)<=x<=0 Homework Equations x=rcos(theta) y=rsin(theta) The Attempt at a Solution 0.5<=r=1, we get r=0.5 from -SQRT(y-y^2)<=x by completing the square on the LHS then, 0<=theta<=pi But, when I calculated the...- IsaacStats
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- Cartesian Coordinates Double integral Integral Polar Polar coordinates
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Polar coordinates to set up and evaluate double integral
Homework Statement Use polar coordinates to set up and evaluate the double integral f(x,y) = e-(x2+y2)/2 R: x2+y2≤25, x≥0 The Attempt at a Solution First I just want to make sure I'm understanding this my double integral would be ∫^{\pi/2}_{-\pi/2} because x≥0 ∫^{5}_{0}...- mikky05v
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- Coordinates Double integral Integral Polar Polar coordinates Set
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Iterated integrals converted to polar
Homework Statement ∫^{4}_{0} ∫^{√(4y-y^{2})}_{0} (x2) dx dy The attempt at a solution I'm confused on how to convert the bounds into polar coordinates. I believe x2 just becomes r2cos2θ 0≤x≤√(4y-y2) 0≤y≤4 but i don't know how to convert the bounds- mikky05v
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- Integrals Polar
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Double Integrals: Finding the Volume of a Solid Using Polar Coordinates
Homework Statement The plane z = 2 and the paraboloid z = 8 − 6x2 − 6y2 enclose a solid. Use polar coordinates to find the volume of this solid. Homework Equations ∫∫R f(x,y) dA = ∫βα∫ba f(rcosθ, rsinθ) r dr dθ The Attempt at a Solution z = 2, z = 8 − 6x2 − 6y2 Setting these two equal, we...- Lamebert
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- Integrals Polar
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Double Integrals in Polar Coordinates
Homework Statement Use polar coordinates to find the volume of the given solid. Enclosed by the hyperboloid -x2 - y2 + z2 = 1 and the plane z = 2 Homework Equations r2 = x2 + y2, x = rcosθ, y = rsinθ ∫∫f(x,y)dA = ∫∫f(rcosθ,rsinθ)rdrdθ The Attempt at a Solution -x2 - y2 + 4...- iosa31
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- Coordinates Integrals Polar Polar coordinates
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Couple calculations Polar to Rectangular Form
Homework Statement I need to find i1+i2 Homework Equations for i1=0.092<-98.86 i2=-4i1-j10/25=-4i1-0.4 i1=0.092<-98.86 x=rcosθ=0.092cos(-98.86)=-0.0142 y=rsinθ=0.092sin(-98.86)=-0.0909 i1=-0.0142-j0.0909 Therefor...- shaltera
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- Calculations Couple Form Polar Rectangular
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Polar Form Conversion for Complex Numbers
Homework Statement A=1.5495<21.0363°x(22.1009<30.3658°/69.9667<9.1884°) Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution A=1.5495<21.0363x(22.1009/69.9667(30.3658-9.1884)=1.5495<21.0363(0.3159<21.1774)=(1.5495x0.3159)(21.0363+21.1774)=0.4895<42.2137° Solution above is it correct or I have to...- shaltera
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- Forms Polar
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What is the equation for the given curve in polar coordinates?
Homework Statement x = eKcos(k) y=eKsin(k) -∞ < K < ∞ Find an equation in polar coordinates for the above curve The Attempt at a Solution I am not fully clear as to what the question is asking. If its asking for (r,k), where K is normally a theta value then it would be...- SPhy
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- Convert Coordinates Polar Polar coordinates
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What is the directrix for a polar conic with the given equation?
Homework Statement Hi wondering what the directrix is for this Homework Equations r = (20)/ (2+sin(theta)) The Attempt at a Solution I factored denominator so it read 2(1+ (1/2)sin(theta)) ...So I said e times d = (2/20) and I got d = (1/5) because e is (1/2). Doesn't make...- Jbreezy
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- Conics Parameters Polar
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Checking a Polar Equation of a Conic
Homework Statement I want to know if I did these right. Write a polar equation of a conic with the focus at the origin and the given data. Homework Equations r = (ed) /(1+- cos(theta)) and r = r = (ed) /(1+- sin(theta)) The Attempt at a Solution Parabola , directrix x = -3 I...- Jbreezy
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- Polar
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Converting to Polar Coordinates
Homework Statement Convert ∫ from 0 to 3/√2 ∫ from y to √(9-y^2) of xydxdy to polar form. Homework Equations x2+y2=r2 The Attempt at a Solution I found the equation x2+y^2=9 from the upper range of the second integral. So r=3. Therefore r ranges from 0 to 3. The integrand is...- 1question
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- Coordinates Polar Polar coordinates
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Load Impedences - Rectangular to Polar
Homework Statement Can you simplify rectangular expression 1/j30 + 1/10 + 1/(15-j25) The answer is .134 angle(28.07) Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I got = 1/j30 + 1/10 + 1/(15-j25) = -j.03+.1+.06+j.04 = .16 + j.01 = .16 angle(3.57) The...- bmed90
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- Load Polar Rectangular
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What are the polar coordinates of (1,-2) and how do you find them?
Homework Statement Convert (1,-2) to polar coordinates find one representation with r >0 and one with r <0. Also 0<= theta <= 2 PI Homework Equations I used tantheta = y /x , and x^2 +y^2 = r^2 The Attempt at a Solution I got (sqrt(5) , arctan(-2)) , (-sqrt(5) , arctan(-2) + pi...- Jbreezy
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- Coordinates Polar Polar coordinates
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Integrating a Semi-Circular Region in Polar Coordinates
Homework Statement Integrate the double Integral: 6xdydx in polar coordinates The y goes from bottom limit of x(3)^(1/2) to the top limit of (1-x^2)^(1/2) the x goes from 0 to 1/2 Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution So I graphed it, and it looks like a semi circle on...- PsychonautQQ
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- Coordinate Integration Polar
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