244.14.4.8 Describe the given region in polar coordinates

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The discussion focuses on converting the equation of a circle given in rectangular coordinates, \(x^2 + y^2 = 2y\), into polar coordinates. The correct polar form is derived as \(r = 2\sin\theta\), indicating a full circle rather than a semicircle. The participants clarify that additional restrictions, such as \(x \ge 0\) or \(y \le 1\), are necessary to define a semicircle. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship between rectangular and polar forms in geometry.

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$\tiny{up(alt) 244.14.4.8}\\$
$\textsf{Describe the given region in polar coordinates}\\$
$\textit{a. Find the region enclosed by the semicircle}$
\begin{align*}\displaystyle
x^2+y^2&=2y\\
y &\ge 0\\
\color{red}{r^2}&=\color{red}{2 \, r\sin\theta}\\
\color{red}{r}&=\color{red}{2\sin\theta}
\end{align*}

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ok
red is mine
but I thot this would be a semicircle when ploted
I think the polor equations is correct
 

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We are given in rectangular coordinates:

$$x^2+y^2=2y$$

If we put this into standard circle form, we have:

$$x^2+y^2-2y=0$$

$$x^2+y^2-2y+1=1$$

$$x^2+(y-1)^2=1$$
 
OK but isn't that still a circle and not a semicircle?

also,

standard circle form, isn't polar form?
 
karush said:
OK but isn't that still a circle and not a semicircle?

Yes, now if you had been given another restriction, such as (but not necessarily limited to):

  • $$x\ge0$$
  • $$x\le0$$
  • $$y\ge1$$
  • $$y\le1$$

Then, you would have a semi-circle.

karush said:
also,

standard circle form, isn't polar form?

I was referring to standard rectangular form:

$$(x-h)^2+(y-k)^2=r^2$$
 
OK I think I am confused on this

The whole circle as given is $y \ge 0$

how do you get a semicircle from this?

if the center were $(0,0)$ then I could see that:confused:
 
karush said:
OK I think I am confused on this

The whole circle as given is $y \ge 0$

how do you get a semicircle from this?

if the center were $(0,0)$ then I could see that:confused:

Well, we could write:

$$y=1\pm\sqrt{1-x^2}$$

Now, we must have:

$$-1\le\pm\sqrt{1-x^2}\le1$$

Hence:

$$0\le1\pm\sqrt{1-x^2}\le2$$

Or:

$$0\le y\le2$$

And so stating $0\le y$ would seem to be redundant.
 
OK I see,

appreciate the help a lot...

started calc 4 but already worried!
 

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