Problema 12.R.23
22–23. Arc length Find the length of the following curves.
x = cos 2t, y = 2t - sin 2t; 0 ≤ t ≤ π/4
Problema 12.R.17
14–18. Parametric descriptions Write parametric equations for the following curves. Solutions are not unique.
The circle x ² + y ² =9, generated clockwise
Problema 12.R.56c
53–57. Conic sections
c. Find the eccentricity of the curve.
x²/4 + y²/25 = 1
Problema 12.R.12a
10–12. Parametric curves
a. Eliminate the parameter to obtain an equation in x and y.
x = ln t, y = 8ln t², for 1 ≤ t ≤ e²; (1, 16)
Problema 12.R.4
3–6. Eliminating the parameter Eliminate the parameter to find a description of the following curves in terms of x and y. Give a geometric description and the positive orientation of the curve.
x = sin t - 3, y = cos t + 6; 0 ≤ t ≤ π
Problema 12.R.7a
7–8. Parametric curves and tangent lines
a. Eliminate the parameter to obtain an equation in x and y.
x = 8cos t + 1, y = 8sin t + 2, for 0 ≤ t ≤ 2π; t = π/3
Problema 12.R.36a
Polar conversion Consider the equation r=4/(sinθ+cosθ).
a. Convert the equation to Cartesian coordinates and identify the curve it describes.
Problema 12.R.58
58–59. Tangent lines Find an equation of the line tangent to the following curves at the given point. Check your work with a graphing utility.
x²/16 - y²/9 = 1; (20/3, -4)
Problema 12.R.1e
Explain why or why not Determine whether the following statements are true and give an explanation or counterexample.
e. The hyperbola y²/2 - x²/4 = 1 has no x-intercept.
Problema 12.R.1a
Explain why or why not Determine whether the following statements are true and give an explanation or counterexample.
a. A set of parametric equations for a given curve is always unique.
Problema 12.R.46
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
Problema 12.R.26
24–26. Sets in polar coordinates Sketch the following sets of points.
4 ≤ r² ≤ 9
Problema 12.R.51
51–52. {Use of Tech} Arc length of polar curves Find the approximate length of the following curves.
The limaçon r=3−6cosθ
Problema 12.R.54d
53–57. Conic sections
d. Make an accurate graph of the curve.
x = 16y²
Problema 12.R.1c
Explain why or why not Determine whether the following statements are true and give an explanation or counterexample.
c. The polar coordinates (3, -3π/4) and (-3, π/4) describe the same point in the plane.
Problema 12.R.54a
53–57. Conic sections
a. Determine whether the following equations describe a parabola, an ellipse, or a hyperbola.
x = 16y²
Problema 12.R.60a
A polar conic section Consider the equation r² = sec2θ
a. Convert the equation to Cartesian coordinates and identify the curve.
Problema 12.R.35
Polar conversion Write the equation r ² +r(2sinθ−6cosθ)=0 in Cartesian coordinates and identify the corresponding curve.
Problema 12.R.41b
40–41. {Use of Tech} Slopes of tangent lines
b. Find the slope of the lines tangent to the curve at the origin (when relevant).
r = 1 −sin θ
Problema 12.R.55c
53–57. Conic sections
c. Find the eccentricity of the curve.
y² - 4x² = 16
Problema 12.R.60b
A polar conic section Consider the equation r² = sec2θ
b. Find the vertices, foci, directrices, and eccentricity of the curve."
Problema 12.R.72a
Parabola-hyperbola tangency: Let P be the parabola y = px² and H be the right half of the hyperbola x² - y² = 1.
a. For what value of p is P tangent to H?
Problema 12.R.29
27–32. Polar curves Graph the following equations.
r = 3 cos 3θ
Problema 12.R.31
27–32. Polar curves Graph the following equations.
r = 3 sin 4θ
Problema 12.R.53b
53–57. Conic sections
b. Use analytical methods to determine the location of the foci, vertices, and directrices.
x² - y²/2 = 1
Problema 12.R.43
42–43. Intersection points Find the intersection points of the following curves.
r= √(cos3t) and r= √(sin3t)
Problema 12.R.70
Conic parameters: A hyperbola has eccentricity e = 2 and foci (0, ±2). Find the location of the vertices and directrices.
Problema 12.R.56a
53–57. Conic sections
a. Determine whether the following equations describe a parabola, an ellipse, or a hyperbola.
x²/4 + y²/25 = 1
Problema 12.R.10a
10–12. Parametric curves
a. Eliminate the parameter to obtain an equation in x and y.
x = t² + 4, y = -t, for -2 < t < 0; (5, 1)
Problema 12.R.57b
53–57. Conic sections
b. Use analytical methods to determine the location of the foci, vertices, and directrices.
4x² + 8y² = 16
Ch.12 - Parametric and Polar Curves
