11.e.28 Find the length of the cardroid

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In summary, the length of the cardroid can be found by taking the integral of the square root of the expression $64\left[2-2\sin\left({\theta}\right)\right]$ from 0 to 2$\pi$. This simplifies to $8\sqrt{2}$, which is the final length of the cardroid.
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find the length of the cardroid
\begin{align*}\displaystyle
L&=\sqrt{r^2+\left( \frac{dr}{d\theta}\right)^2}\\
r&=8(1-\sin {\theta})\therefore
\frac{dr}{d\theta}&=-8\cos\left(\theta\right)\\
r^2+\left( \frac{dr}{d\theta}\right)^2
&=(8(1-\sin {\theta}))^2+((-8)\cos(\theta))^2\\
&=64\left[1-2\sin\left({\theta}\right)
+\sin^2\left({\theta}\right)+\cos^2\left({\theta}\right)\right]\\
&=64\left[2-2\sin\left({\theta}\right)\right]
=128\left[1-\sin\left({\theta}\right)\right]\\
&=128\left[2\sin^2\left({\frac{\pi}{4}
-\frac{\theta}{2}}\right)\right]\\
L&=16\sqrt{\sin^2\left({\frac{\pi}{4}
-\frac{\theta}{2}}\right)}\\
&= 16\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right)=16\left(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\right)=8\sqrt{2}
\end{align*}
 
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Re: 11.e.28 find the length of the cardroid

Hmm...

Arc length, $s$, is given by

$$s=\int_a^b\sqrt{1+\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2}\,dx$$
 
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Re: 11.e.28 find the length of the cardroid

$\text{find the length of the cardroid-}\\$
$\begin{align*}\displaystyle
S&=\int_{0}^{2\pi} \sqrt{r^2+\left( \frac{dr}{d\theta}\right)^2} \, d\theta\\
r&=8(1-\sin {\theta})\therefore
\frac{dr}{d\theta}=-8\cos\left(\theta\right) \\
&=\int_{0}^{2\pi}
\sqrt{(8(1-\sin {\theta}))^2+((-8)\cos(\theta))^2} \, d\theta \\
&=\int_{0}^{2\pi}\sqrt{
64\left[1-2\sin\left({\theta}\right)
+\sin^2\left({\theta}\right)+\cos^2\left({\theta}
\right)\right]}\, d\theta \\
&=\int_{0}^{2\pi}\sqrt{
64\left[2-2\sin\left({\theta}\right)\right]}\, d\theta
\end{align*} $

so far?
 
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Related to 11.e.28 Find the length of the cardroid

1. What is a cardroid?

A cardroid is a mathematical curve that is defined as the path of a point on a rolling circle that moves along a line tangent to a fixed circle.

2. How do you find the length of a cardroid?

The length of a cardroid can be found using the formula L = 8a, where a is the radius of the fixed circle. This formula assumes that the fixed circle has a radius of 1 unit.

3. What is the significance of the number 11.e.28 in the question?

The number 11.e.28 refers to the specific problem or equation in which the length of the cardroid is being calculated. It is used to differentiate this problem from others that may involve finding the length of a cardroid.

4. Are there any real-world applications of cardroids?

Yes, cardroids have been used in the design of gears and other mechanical devices to create smooth and efficient motion.

5. Can the length of a cardroid be calculated using other methods besides the formula L = 8a?

Yes, there are other methods for calculating the length of a cardroid, such as using integrals or polar coordinates. However, the formula L = 8a is the most commonly used and easiest to understand.

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