51–52. {Use of Tech} Arc length of polar curves Find the approximate length of the following curves.
The limaçon r=3−6cosθ

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Recall the formula for the arc length \( L \) of a polar curve \( r = f(\theta) \) from \( \theta = a \) to \( \theta = b \): \[ L = \int_{a}^{b} \sqrt{r(\theta)^2 + \left(\frac{dr}{d\theta}\right)^2} \, d\theta \]

Identify the given polar function: \( r(\theta) = 3 - 6 \cos \theta \). Next, compute its derivative with respect to \( \theta \): \[ \frac{dr}{d\theta} = 6 \sin \theta \]

Determine the interval for \( \theta \) over which to find the arc length. Since the limaçon is typically traced once as \( \theta \) goes from \( 0 \) to \( 2\pi \), set the limits of integration as \( a = 0 \) and \( b = 2\pi \).

Substitute \( r(\theta) \) and \( \frac{dr}{d\theta} \) into the arc length formula: \[ L = \int_{0}^{2\pi} \sqrt{(3 - 6 \cos \theta)^2 + (6 \sin \theta)^2} \, d\theta \]

Simplify the expression inside the square root if possible, then use a suitable numerical method or technology (such as a graphing calculator or software) to approximate the value of the integral, which gives the length of the limaçon.

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Polar Coordinates and Polar Curves

Polar coordinates represent points in the plane using a radius and an angle (r, θ). Polar curves are defined by equations relating r and θ, such as r = 3 - 6 cos θ. Understanding how to interpret and plot these curves is essential for analyzing their properties, including length.

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The arc length of a polar curve r(θ) from θ = a to θ = b is given by the integral ∫ from a to b of √[r(θ)² + (dr/dθ)²] dθ. This formula combines the radius and its rate of change to measure the curve's length accurately.

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To apply the arc length formula, you must differentiate the polar function r(θ) with respect to θ. This involves using standard differentiation rules to find dr/dθ, which is crucial for evaluating the integral that gives the curve's length.

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44–49. Areas of regions Find the area of the following regions.

The region inside the limaçon r=2+cosθ and outside the circle r=2

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