Find the Area in polar coordinates

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Homework Statement


I am doing even problems in my book to study and i want to check this answer to see if it is right.
q: Find the area enclosed by one leaf of the three-leaved rose r=sin3(theta)


Homework Equations



A= integral 1/2 r2 d(theta)

The Attempt at a Solution


i used the formula setting the limits from 0 to pi/3 i got my answer to be pi/12 is this right?
 
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Yes, your answer is correct:

[tex] A=\frac{1}{2}\int\limits_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{3}}<br /> [sin(3\theta)]^{2} d\theta = \frac{\pi}{12}[/tex]