How to graph r^2 = sin \theta in polar coordinates using TI-89

[Bachelier]

In polar equations, how can I graph r^2= sin \theta on TI-89?

The r is squared. I tried to graph r = sqrt(sin \theta ) and r = -sqrt(sin \theta ) separately on [0, \pi ], however I am not sure this is the correct answer?

thx

 

[tiny-tim]

Hi Bachelier!

(have a theta: θ and a pi: π and a square-root: √ and try using the X² tag just above the Reply box )

(I don't know anything about the TI-89, but … )

If this r and θ are the usual polar coordinates, then r can't be negative, and so you don't need r = -√(sinθ).

 

[Bachelier]

the formula in polar coordinates is that of a Lemniscate:

r squared equals sin (theta)

I am used to graphing R, not R squared.