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6.5 Graphs of Polar Equations. I. General Form. A.) Graphs of Polar Functions- An infinite collection of rectangular coordinates ( x , y ) can be represented by an equation in terms of x and/or y. Collections of polar coordinates can be represented in a similar fashion, where.
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I. General Form A.) Graphs of Polar Functions- An infinite collection of rectangular coordinates (x, y) can be represented by an equation in terms of x and/or y. Collections of polar coordinates can be represented in a similar fashion, where
On your TI-83+, change your MODE to POLAR. Set your window to [0,2π];[-5,5]; [-5,5] and graph This direction Start (0,0)
Make a table!!! B.) Ex. 1- Try a few of these.
II. Analyzing Polar Equations A.) Characteristics of a Polar: (Much the same as the characteristics of a rectangular equation.)
B.) Symmetry Tests - TESTREPLACEWITH x-axis y-axis Origin
C.) Ex. 2- Determine the symmetry for x-axis: y-axis: Origin: NO! YES! NO!
F.) Ex. 5 – Use your graphing calculator to analyze the following polar equations:
III. Rose Curves A.) Def. – A ROSE CURVE is any polar equation in the form of where n is an integer greater than 1. If n is odd, there are n petals. If n is even, there are 2n petals.
IV. Limaçon Curves A.) Any polar equation in the form of is called a LIMAÇON (“leemasahn” or “snail”) CURVE.
V. Lemniscate Curves A.) Any polar equation in the form of or is called a LEMNISCATE CURVE.
VI. The Spiral of Archimedes A.) The polar equation is called THE SPIRAL OF ARCHIMEDES.