To find:The equivalent polar equation of the Cartesian equation:
Answer to Problem 32RE
The equivalent polar equation of the Cartesian equation:
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The Cartesian equation of the curve is
Formula used:
In the Polar co-ordinate system, points are identified by
Polar-Rectangular Conversion formula:
Calculation:
Let
Apply the Polar-Rectangular conversion formula and substitute
Simplify further to obtain:
Either
Since
Thus, the equivalent polar equation of the Cartesian equation:
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