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55601012
Use \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=r'\cos\theta-r\sin\theta\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=r'\sin\theta+r\cos\theta\). At a polar point where \(\theta=0\), \(r=3\), and \(r'=0\), find \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}\).

Hints

- The two component-rate formulas are already supplied; this is a direct substitution task. - Use the exact sine and cosine values at \(\theta=0\). - Keep the x-component rate and y-component rate separate.

Solution

1. Substitute \(\theta=0\), \(r=3\), and \(r'=0\). 2. Then \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=0\cdot1-3\cdot0=0\). 3. Also, \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=0\cdot0+3\cdot1=3\).

Answer

\(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=0\), \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=3\)
55601112
At a point on a polar curve, \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=-2\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=6\). Find the Cartesian tangent slope \(\frac{dy}{dx}\).

Hints

- Both supplied rates use the same angular parameter. - The requested slope measures change in \(y\) per unit change in \(x\). - Check the sign before simplifying the ratio.

Solution

1. The Cartesian slope compares the y-rate with the x-rate for the same parameter \(\theta\). 2. Thus, \(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{dy/d\theta}{dx/d\theta}=\frac{6}{-2}=-3\).

Answer

\(-3\)
53931012
For the polar curve \(r=2+\cos(\theta)\), find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) at \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\).

Hints

- Think of the polar curve as a parametrized point whose rectangular coordinates both depend on \(\theta\). - When differentiating those coordinates, remember that the radius is changing as well as the trigonometric factors. - Use the two resulting rectangular rates to determine the tangent slope at the requested angle.

Solution

1. Treat the polar curve parametrically: \(x=r\cos(\theta)\) and \(y=r\sin(\theta)\), with \(r'=-\sin(\theta)\). 2. Then \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=r'\cos(\theta)-r\sin(\theta)=-2(1+\cos(\theta))\sin(\theta)\). 3. Also, \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=r'\sin(\theta)+r\cos(\theta)=2\cos(\theta)+\cos(2\theta)\). 4. At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\), \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=-2\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=-1\), so \(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{1}{2}\).

Answer

\(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{1}{2}\)
53931112
For the polar curve \(r=3\sin\theta\), find \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}\) at \(\theta=\frac\pi6\), then use them to find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\).

Hints

- Express the changing polar point in rectangular coordinates before thinking about slope. - Differentiate with respect to \(\theta\) while treating \(r\) as a function of \(\theta\), not a constant. - Look for a useful trigonometric simplification before substituting \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{6}\).

Solution

1. With \(r=3\sin\theta\), the rectangular coordinates are \(x=3\sin\theta\cos\theta\) and \(y=3\sin^2\theta\). 2. Therefore, \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=3\cos(2\theta)\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=3\sin(2\theta)\). 3. At \(\theta=\frac\pi6\), these are \(\frac32\) and \(\frac{3\sqrt3}{2}\), respectively. 4. Their ratio is \(\frac{dy}{dx}=\sqrt3\).

Answer

\(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=\frac32\) \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=\frac{3\sqrt3}{2}\) \(\frac{dy}{dx}=\sqrt3\)
53931212
For the polar curve \(r=1+2\cos(\theta)\), find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) at \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\).

Hints

- Determine how both rectangular coordinates change as \(\theta\) changes. - Keep the radial derivative and the trigonometric derivatives separate until the component rates are correct. - Before forming a finite slope, check the horizontal component rate at the given angle.

Solution

1. Use \(x=r\cos(\theta)\) and \(y=r\sin(\theta)\), with \(r'=-2\sin(\theta)\). 2. Then \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=-(4\cos(\theta)+1)\sin(\theta)\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=\cos(\theta)+2\cos(2\theta)\). 3. At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\), these derivatives are \(-1\) and \(-2\), so \(\frac{dy}{dx}=2\).

Answer

\(\frac{dy}{dx}=2\)
53931312
For the polar curve \(r=2\sin(2\theta)\), find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) at \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{6}\).

Hints

- The radial function itself has a composite trigonometric argument, so differentiate it carefully. - At the target angle, evaluate the radial information needed for the rectangular component rates. - Use those component rates to obtain the tangent direction without treating \(dr/d\theta\) as the slope.

Solution

1. Use \(x=r\cos(\theta)\) and \(y=r\sin(\theta)\), with \(r'=4\cos(2\theta)\). 2. The derivatives are \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=r'\cos(\theta)-r\sin(\theta)\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=r'\sin(\theta)+r\cos(\theta)\). 3. At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{6}\), \(r=\sqrt{3}\) and \(r'=2\), so \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=\frac{5}{2}\). 4. Therefore, \(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{5/2}{\sqrt{3}/2}=\frac{5\sqrt{3}}{3}\).

Answer

\(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{5\sqrt{3}}{3}\)
53931412
For the polar curve \(r=e^{\theta}\), find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) at \(\theta=0\).

Hints

- The rectangular position changes for two reasons: the radius changes and the angle changes. - Differentiate each rectangular coordinate with both sources of change included. - Evaluate the resulting direction rates at \(\theta=0\) before interpreting the slope.

Solution

1. Use \(x=r\cos(\theta)\) and \(y=r\sin(\theta)\), with \(r'=e^{\theta}\). 2. Then \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=e^{\theta}(\cos(\theta)-\sin(\theta))\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=e^{\theta}(\sin(\theta)+\cos(\theta))\). 3. At \(\theta=0\), both derivatives equal \(1\), so \(\frac{dy}{dx}=1\).

Answer

\(\frac{dy}{dx}=1\)
53931512
For the polar curve \(r=\frac{4}{1+\cos(\theta)}\), find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) at \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\).

Hints

- Differentiate the radial function carefully before combining radial and angular change. - Simplify the rectangular component rates enough that the special angle is easy to evaluate. - Keep track of both signs when converting the two component rates into a tangent slope.

Solution

1. Use \(x=r\cos(\theta)\) and \(y=r\sin(\theta)\), with \(r'=\frac{4\sin(\theta)}{(1+\cos(\theta))^{2}}\). 2. The component derivatives simplify to \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=-\frac{4\sin(\theta)}{(1+\cos(\theta))^{2}}\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=\frac{4}{1+\cos(\theta)}\). 3. At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\), these are \(-4\) and \(4\), so \(\frac{dy}{dx}=-1\).

Answer

\(\frac{dy}{dx}=-1\)
53934012
A polar curve has the data shown. Determine the tangent slope at the listed angle, or state that the tangent is vertical. <table><tr><th>Quantity</th><th>Value at \(\theta=0\)</th></tr><tr><td>\(r\)</td><td>\(2\)</td></tr><tr><td>\(\frac{dr}{d\theta}\)</td><td>\(1\)</td></tr></table>

Hints

- The table gives local radial information rather than a complete formula for \(r(\theta)\); decide what local rectangular information it determines. - Use the special-angle trigonometric values when converting radial and angular change into x- and y-rates. - Check whether the horizontal rate permits a finite slope before dividing.

Solution

1. Use \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=r'\cos(\theta)-r\sin(\theta)\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=r'\sin(\theta)+r\cos(\theta)\). 2. At \(\theta=0\), the data give \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=1\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=2\). 3. Since the horizontal rate is nonzero, the tangent slope is \(\frac{dy}{dx}=2\).

Answer

\(\frac{dy}{dx}=2\)
53934112
A polar curve has the data shown. Determine the tangent slope at the listed angle, or state that the tangent is vertical. <table><tr><th>Quantity</th><th>Value at \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\)</th></tr><tr><td>\(r\)</td><td>\(1\)</td></tr><tr><td>\(\frac{dr}{d\theta}\)</td><td>\(-2\)</td></tr></table>

Hints

- Use both pieces of local radial data; neither one alone determines the rectangular tangent. - Evaluate how the point's x- and y-coordinates are changing at \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\). - Preserve the signs of those rates when deciding whether the tangent is finite or vertical.

Solution

1. Use \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=r'\cos(\theta)-r\sin(\theta)\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=r'\sin(\theta)+r\cos(\theta)\). 2. At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\), the data give \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=-1\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=-2\). 3. Therefore, \(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{-2}{-1}=2\).

Answer

\(\frac{dy}{dx}=2\)
53934212
A polar curve has the data shown. Determine the tangent slope at the listed angle, or state that the tangent is vertical. <table><tr><th>Quantity</th><th>Value at \(\theta=\pi\)</th></tr><tr><td>\(r\)</td><td>\(3\)</td></tr><tr><td>\(\frac{dr}{d\theta}\)</td><td>\(0\)</td></tr></table>

Hints

- Translate the local radial data into the two rectangular component rates at \(\theta=\pi\). - A tangent's orientation depends on the relationship between those two rates, not on \(dr/d\theta\) alone. - Decide whether a finite quotient is possible after evaluating the component rates.

Solution

1. Use the rectangular component derivative formulas for a polar curve. 2. At \(\theta=\pi\), the data give \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=0\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=-3\). 3. Because the horizontal rate is zero while the vertical rate is nonzero, the tangent is vertical.

Answer

The tangent is vertical.
54553812
The figure shows the polar curve \(r=2+\sin\theta\) and the point \(P\) corresponding to \(\theta=0\). At \(P\), find \(\frac{dr}{d\theta}\), \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}\), \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}\), and the tangent slope \(\frac{dy}{dx}\).
Figure for problem 545538

Hints

- The picture locates the point, but it does not determine the exact tangent slope. - Keep radial change separate from the two rectangular component rates. - Evaluate all quantities at the same angle before forming the slope.

Solution

1. At \(\theta=0\), \(r=2\) and \(\frac{dr}{d\theta}=\cos(0)=1\). 2. Using \(x=r\cos\theta\), \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=\frac{dr}{d\theta}\cos\theta-r\sin\theta=1\). 3. Using \(y=r\sin\theta\), \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=\frac{dr}{d\theta}\sin\theta+r\cos\theta=2\). 4. Therefore, \(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{2}{1}=2\).

Answer

\(\frac{dr}{d\theta}=1\), \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=1\), \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=2\), and \(\frac{dy}{dx}=2\).
54554312
Find a unit tangent vector corresponding to increasing \(\theta\) for the polar curve \(r=1+\cos(2\theta)\) at \(\theta=0\).

Hints

- Use the rectangular coordinate rates as a directed tangent vector. - Preserve the orientation associated with increasing angle. - Normalize the nonzero vector after evaluating it.

Solution

1. The radial derivative is \(r'=-2\sin(2\theta)\), so at \(\theta=0\), \(r=2\) and \(r'=0\). 2. The rectangular coordinate rates are \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=0\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=2\). 3. The tangent vector for increasing \(\theta\) is \(\langle0,2\rangle\). 4. Dividing by its magnitude gives the unit tangent vector \(\langle0,1\rangle\).

Answer

\(\langle0,1\rangle\)
54561712
The figure shows the portion of \(r=1+\theta^2\) near \(\theta=0\). Neema says that \(r'=0\) always produces a horizontal tangent. Use this curve at \(\theta=0\) to evaluate the claim.
Figure for problem 545617

Hints

- A radial derivative is not the same as a rectangular tangent slope. - Evaluate both rectangular coordinate rates. - Classify the tangent from which rate is zero.

Solution

1. At \(\theta=0\), \(r=1\) and \(r'=0\), so the point is \((1,0)\). 2. The rectangular coordinate rates are \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=r'\cos\theta-r\sin\theta=0\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=r'\sin\theta+r\cos\theta=1\). 3. The tangent is vertical, not horizontal. 4. Its equation is \(x=1\), so Neema's claim is false.

Answer

The claim is false. At \(\theta=0\), the curve has the vertical tangent \(x=1\).
53931612
For the polar curve \(r=2\cos\theta\) at \(\theta=\frac\pi4\), give the rectangular point, \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}\), \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}\), and \(\frac{dy}{dx}\). Then write the tangent-line equation.

Hints

- A tangent line needs both a rectangular point and a tangent direction. - Obtain each of those from the polar data at the stated angle without assuming the polar radius itself is a slope. - Once both pieces are known, write the line in a form appropriate to its direction.

Solution

1. At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\), \(r=\sqrt{2}\), so the rectangular point is \((x,y)=(1,1)\). 2. With \(r'=-2\sin(\theta)\), the polar component derivatives at this angle are \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=-2\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=0\). 3. Thus, the tangent slope is \(0\), and the tangent line through \((1,1)\) is \(y=1\).

Answer

Point: \((1,1)\) \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=-2\), \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=0\), \(\frac{dy}{dx}=0\) Tangent: \(y=1\)
53931712
Find an equation of the normal line to the polar curve \(r=1+\sin(\theta)\) at \(\theta=0\).

Hints

- Locate the polar point in rectangular coordinates and determine the tangent direction there. - The requested line is perpendicular to the tangent, so compare their allowable slopes or directions. - Check that your final line passes through the point on the curve.

Solution

1. At \(\theta=0\), \(r=1\), so the rectangular point is \((1,0)\). 2. With \(r'=\cos(\theta)\), the component derivatives at \(\theta=0\) are \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=1\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=1\), giving tangent slope \(1\). 3. The normal slope is the negative reciprocal, \(-1\). 4. The normal line is \(y=-(x-1)\).

Answer

\(y=-(x-1)\)
53931812
For the polar curve \(r=3\sin\theta\) at \(\theta=\frac\pi3\), give the rectangular point, \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}\), \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}\), and \(\frac{dy}{dx}\). Then write the tangent-line equation.

Hints

- Separate the task into locating the point and finding the tangent direction. - Both rectangular coordinate rates depend on the changing radius as well as the changing angle. - Keep the final line exact; there is no need to expand point-slope form.

Solution

1. At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{3}\), \(r=\frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2}\), so the rectangular point is \(\left(\frac{3\sqrt{3}}{4}, \frac{9}{4}\right)\). 2. With \(r'=3\cos(\theta)\), the component derivatives at this angle are \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=-\frac{3}{2}\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=\frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2}\). 3. The tangent slope is \(-\sqrt{3}\). 4. Therefore, the tangent line is \(y-\frac{9}{4}=-\sqrt{3}\left(x-\frac{3\sqrt{3}}{4}\right)\).

Answer

Point: \(\left(\frac{3\sqrt3}{4},\frac94\right)\) \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=-\frac32\), \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=\frac{3\sqrt3}{2}\), \(\frac{dy}{dx}=-\sqrt3\) Tangent: \(y-\frac94=-\sqrt3\left(x-\frac{3\sqrt3}{4}\right)\)
53931912
Find an equation of the normal line to the polar curve \(r=2+2\cos(\theta)\) at \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\).

Hints

- Determine the rectangular point and the tangent direction associated with the given polar angle. - Use perpendicularity to relate the normal direction to the tangent direction. - Verify the resulting normal line passes through the correct point.

Solution

1. At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\), \(r=2\), so the rectangular point is \((0,2)\). 2. With \(r'=-2\sin(\theta)\), the component derivatives are \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=-2\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=-2\), so the tangent slope is \(1\). 3. The normal slope is \(-1\). 4. Therefore, the normal line is \(y-2=-x\).

Answer

\(y-2=-x\)
53932912
The polar curve \(r=a+\sin(\theta)\) has tangent slope \(2\) at \(\theta=0\). Find \(a\).

Hints

- Evaluate \(r\) and \(r'\) at the specified angle before forming the slope. - Use the rectangular component derivatives rather than the radial derivative alone. - Set the resulting slope expression equal to the given value and verify its denominator is nonzero.

Solution

1. At \(\theta=0\), \(r=a\) and \(r'=1\). 2. The rectangular component derivatives are \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=r'\cos(\theta)-r\sin(\theta)=1\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=r'\sin(\theta)+r\cos(\theta)=a\). 3. Thus, the tangent slope is \(a\). Setting \(a=2\) gives the required slope, and \(dx/d\theta\ne0\).

Answer

\(a=2\)
53933012
The polar curve \(r=1+a\sin(\theta)\) has tangent slope \(\frac{1}{2}\) at \(\theta=0\). Find \(a\).

Hints

- The prescribed rectangular slope places a condition on how the polar point is moving at \(\theta=0\). - Express the needed rectangular component rates in terms of the unknown parameter \(a\). - After solving for \(a\), confirm that the tangent slope is actually defined.

Solution

1. At \(\theta=0\), \(r=1\) and \(r'=a\). 2. The component derivatives are \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=a\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=1\), so the tangent slope is \(\frac{1}{a}\). 3. Setting \(\frac{1}{a}=\frac{1}{2}\) gives \(a=2\), for which \(dx/d\theta\ne0\).

Answer

\(a=2\)
53933112
The polar curve \(r=1+a\cos(\theta)\) has tangent slope \(-\frac{1}{2}\) at \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\). Find \(a\).

Hints

- Evaluate the radial behavior at the stated angle in terms of \(a\). - Translate the prescribed tangent slope into a relationship between the two rectangular component rates. - Check the horizontal rate after finding the parameter so the finite slope is valid.

Solution

1. At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\), \(r=1\) and \(r'=-a\). 2. The component derivatives are \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=-1\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=-a\), so the tangent slope is \(a\). 3. Setting \(a=-\frac{1}{2}\) gives the required slope, and the horizontal rate remains nonzero.

Answer

\(a=-\frac{1}{2}\)
53933212
The polar curve \(r=1+ae^{\theta}\) has tangent slope \(2\) at \(\theta=0\). Find \(a\).

Hints

- At \(\theta=0\), express both the radius and its rate of change in terms of \(a\). - The known tangent slope constrains the ratio of the rectangular component rates. - Verify that your parameter value does not make that ratio undefined.

Solution

1. At \(\theta=0\), \(r=1+a\) and \(r'=a\). 2. The component derivatives are \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=a\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=1+a\), so the tangent slope is \(\frac{1+a}{a}\). 3. Solving \(\frac{1+a}{a}=2\) gives \(a=1\), and this value keeps \(dx/d\theta\ne0\).

Answer

\(a=1\)
53933312
For the polar curve \(r=2+\cos\theta\) at \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\), Samira uses \(\frac{dr}{d\theta}\) as the tangent slope. Explain the error and find the actual slope.

Hints

- Ask what geometric quantity \(dr/d\theta\) measures and what quantity a rectangular tangent slope measures. - Track how both \(x\) and \(y\) change as \(\theta\) changes at the point. - Compare the proposed value with the slope obtained from those rectangular changes.

Solution

1. The radial rate \(dr/d\theta\) measures how the distance from the origin changes; it is not the rectangular slope \(dy/dx\). 2. The rectangular derivatives are \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=-2(1+\cos\theta)\sin\theta\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=2\cos\theta+\cos(2\theta)\). 3. At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\), these are \(-2\) and \(-1\), so \(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac12\).

Answer

The radial rate is not the rectangular tangent slope. The actual slope is \(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac12\).
53933412
For the polar curve \(r=3\sin\theta\) at \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{6}\), Daan differentiates \(x=r\cos\theta\) but treats \(r\) as constant. Correct the work.

Hints

- In \(x=r\cos\theta\), identify which quantities vary when \(\theta\) changes. - Apply the same dependency check to the y-coordinate before forming a slope. - Use the corrected component rates to evaluate the tangent direction at the given angle.

Solution

1. The radial function depends on \(\theta\), so the product rule must include \(r'=3\cos\theta\). 2. The rectangular derivatives are \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=r'\cos\theta-r\sin\theta=3\cos(2\theta)\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=r'\sin\theta+r\cos\theta=3\sin(2\theta)\). 3. At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{6}\), the slope is \(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{3\sin(\pi/3)}{3\cos(\pi/3)}=\sqrt3\).

Answer

Daan must differentiate both \(r\) and the trigonometric factor. The actual slope is \(\frac{dy}{dx}=\sqrt3\).
53933512
For the polar curve \(r=e^{\theta}\) at \(\theta=0\), two proposed slopes are \(1\) and \(-1\). Determine the correct one.

Hints

- Differentiate the full rectangular coordinate products, including the radial factor. - Evaluate the horizontal and vertical rates separately at \(\theta=0\). - Determine the sign only after forming the quotient of those rates.

Solution

1. Since \(r'=e^{\theta}\), the rectangular derivatives are \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=e^{\theta}(\cos(\theta)-\sin(\theta))\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=e^{\theta}(\sin(\theta)+\cos(\theta))\). 2. At \(\theta=0\), both derivatives equal \(1\). 3. Therefore, \(\frac{dy}{dx}=1\), not \(-1\).

Answer

The correct slope is \(\frac{dy}{dx}=1\).
53933612
For \(r=2+\cos(\theta)\), compare the tangent slopes at \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\) and \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\). Give the corresponding rectangular points.

Hints

- Derive one polar slope expression and use it at both angles. - Convert each polar location to rectangular coordinates independently. - Compare both the signs and magnitudes of the evaluated slopes.

Solution

1. The polar slope is \(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{\sin^{2}(\theta)-\cos(\theta)-\frac{1}{2}}{(1+\cos(\theta))\sin(\theta)}\). 2. At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\), the point is \(\left(\frac{1}{2}+\sqrt{2}, \frac{1}{2}+\sqrt{2}\right)\) and the slope is \(-2+\sqrt{2}\). 3. At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\), the point is \((0,2)\) and the slope is \(\frac{1}{2}\).

Answer

At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\): point \(\left(\frac{1}{2}+\sqrt{2}, \frac{1}{2}+\sqrt{2}\right)\), slope \(-2+\sqrt{2}\) At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\): point \((0,2)\), slope \(\frac{1}{2}\)
53933712
For \(r=3\sin\theta\), first derive \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) as a function of \(\theta\) from the polar component derivatives. Then compare the tangent slopes at \(\theta=\frac\pi6\) and \(\theta=\frac\pi3\), giving the corresponding rectangular points.

Hints

- Simplify the polar slope once before evaluating either angle. - Compute the radius separately at each angle before converting to \((x,y)\). - Notice whether the two slopes have equal magnitude or equal sign.

Solution

1. For \(r=3\sin\theta\), \(x=3\sin\theta\cos\theta\) and \(y=3\sin^2\theta\), so \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=3\cos(2\theta)\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=3\sin(2\theta)\). 2. Thus, where the denominator is nonzero, \(\frac{dy}{dx}=\tan(2\theta)\). 3. At \(\theta=\frac\pi6\), the point is \(\left(\frac{3\sqrt3}{4},\frac34\right)\) and the slope is \(\sqrt3\). 4. At \(\theta=\frac\pi3\), the point is \(\left(\frac{3\sqrt3}{4},\frac94\right)\) and the slope is \(-\sqrt3\).

Answer

Polar slope function: \(\frac{dy}{dx}=\tan(2\theta)\) At \(\theta=\frac\pi6\): point \(\left(\frac{3\sqrt3}{4},\frac34\right)\), slope \(\sqrt3\) At \(\theta=\frac\pi3\): point \(\left(\frac{3\sqrt3}{4},\frac94\right)\), slope \(-\sqrt3\)
53933812
For \(r=2\cos^{2}(\theta)\), compare the tangent slopes at \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\) and \(\theta=\frac{3\pi}{4}\). Give the corresponding rectangular points.

Hints

- Use the same derivative formula at both symmetric angles. - Convert each polar point carefully, preserving the sign of \(\cos(\theta)\). - Compare how the symmetry of the points is reflected in the slopes.

Solution

1. The polar slope simplifies to \(\frac{dy}{dx}=-\frac{1}{\tan(2\theta)}+\frac{1}{3\sin(2\theta)}\). 2. At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\), the point is \(\left(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}, \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\right)\) and the slope is \(\frac{1}{3}\). 3. At \(\theta=\frac{3\pi}{4}\), the point is \(\left(-\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}, \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\right)\) and the slope is \(-\frac{1}{3}\).

Answer

At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\): point \(\left(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}, \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\right)\), slope \(\frac{1}{3}\) At \(\theta=\frac{3\pi}{4}\): point \(\left(-\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}, \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\right)\), slope \(-\frac{1}{3}\)
53933912
For \(r=e^{\theta}\), compare the tangent slopes at \(\theta=-1\) and \(\theta=1\). Give the corresponding rectangular points.

Hints

- Derive one slope formula in terms of \(\theta\) and reuse it at both parameter values. - Remember that cosine is even and sine is odd when converting the negative-angle point. - Evaluate the radius separately at each angle before forming the rectangular coordinates.

Solution

1. The polar slope is \(\frac{dy}{dx}=\tan\left(\theta+\frac{\pi}{4}\right)\). 2. At \(\theta=-1\), the point is \(\left(\frac{\cos(1)}{e},-\frac{\sin(1)}{e}\right)\) and the slope is \(\tan\left(\frac{\pi}{4}-1\right)\). 3. At \(\theta=1\), the point is \((e\cos(1),e\sin(1))\) and the slope is \(\tan\left(\frac{\pi}{4}+1\right)\).

Answer

At \(\theta=-1\): point \(\left(\frac{\cos(1)}{e},-\frac{\sin(1)}{e}\right)\), slope \(\tan\left(\frac{\pi}{4}-1\right)\) At \(\theta=1\): point \((e\cos(1),e\sin(1))\), slope \(\tan\left(\frac{\pi}{4}+1\right)\)
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Valeria claims that the tangent to \(r=\frac1\theta\) is horizontal at \(\theta=1\) because \(r'(1)=-1\). Determine the actual tangent slope and explain the error.

Hints

- Distinguish change in radius from change in the rectangular y-coordinate. - Evaluate both rectangular coordinate rates at the angle. - A horizontal tangent requires a zero numerator and a nonzero denominator.

Solution

1. A radial derivative is not the rectangular tangent slope. Here \(r'=-\frac{1}{\theta^2}\). 2. The rectangular slope is \(\frac{r'\sin\theta+r\cos\theta}{r'\cos\theta-r\sin\theta}\). 3. At \(\theta=1\), this becomes \(\frac{\cos1-\sin1}{-\cos1-\sin1}=\frac{\sin1-\cos1}{\sin1+\cos1}\). 4. The slope is not \(0\), so the tangent is not horizontal; Valeria confused radial change with rectangular slope.

Answer

The actual slope is \(\frac{\sin1-\cos1}{\sin1+\cos1}\). The claim is false because \(r'\) alone is not \(\frac{dy}{dx}\).
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The polar curve \(r=1+a\cos\theta\) has a horizontal tangent at \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{3}\). Find \(a\).

Hints

- A horizontal tangent is determined by the angular rate of the y-coordinate. - Substitute the angle before solving for the parameter. - Verify that the angular rate of the x-coordinate is nonzero.

Solution

1. A horizontal tangent requires \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=r'\sin\theta+r\cos\theta=0\), with \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}\ne0\). 2. Here \(r'=-a\sin\theta\). 3. At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{3}\), \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=\frac{1-a}{2}\), so \(a=1\). 4. For \(a=1\), \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=-\sqrt{3}\ne0\), confirming a horizontal tangent.

Answer

\(a=1\)
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For the polar curve \(r=\tan\theta\), find the acute angle between the tangent line and the radial line at \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\).

Hints

- Find the tangent direction from the coordinate rates. - The radial line points in the direction of the given polar angle. - Compare the two line directions using an angle relationship for slopes.

Solution

1. At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\), \(r=1\) and \(r'=2\). 2. The coordinate rates are \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=\frac{3\sqrt{2}}{2}\), so the tangent slope is \(3\). 3. The radial line has slope \(\tan\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right)=1\). 4. If \(\phi\) is the acute angle between the lines, then \(\tan\phi=\left|\frac{3-1}{1+3}\right|=\frac{1}{2}\). 5. Therefore, \(\phi=\arctan\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)\).

Answer

\(\arctan\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)\)
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For the polar curve \(r=\cot\theta\), find the unit tangent vector pointing in the direction of increasing \(\theta\) at \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\).

Hints

- Differentiate both rectangular coordinate expressions with respect to the angle. - Preserve the signs of the coordinate rates to keep the correct orientation. - Normalize the resulting direction vector.

Solution

1. At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\), \(r=1\) and \(r'=-2\). 2. The coordinate rates are \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=-\frac{3\sqrt{2}}{2}\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=-\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\). 3. This tangent vector is a positive scalar multiple of \(\langle-3,-1\rangle\). 4. Its magnitude is \(\sqrt{10}\), so the unit tangent vector is \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{10}}\langle-3,-1\rangle\).

Answer

\(\frac{1}{\sqrt{10}}\langle-3,-1\rangle\)
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For the polar curve \(r=2+\sin(2\theta)\), find all angles in \([0,\pi)\) where the tangent is perpendicular to the radial segment from the origin.

Hints

- Decompose the tangent direction into radial and angular components. - Perpendicularity to the radial direction removes one of those components. - Verify that the curve is not at the pole at the resulting angles.

Solution

1. The tangent vector has radial component \(r'\) and angular component \(r\). 2. It is perpendicular to the radial segment when the radial component is \(0\), provided \(r\ne0\). 3. Since \(r'=2\cos(2\theta)\), the solutions in \([0,\pi)\) are \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\) and \(\theta=\frac{3\pi}{4}\). 4. The corresponding radii are \(3\) and \(1\), so both tangent vectors are nonzero.

Answer

\(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\) and \(\theta=\frac{3\pi}{4}\)
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For the polar curve \(r=2\sin\theta\), derive the polar tangent-slope function \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) from \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}\). Then find all angles in \([0,\pi)\) where the tangent is parallel to \(y=x\).

Hints

- Simplify the polar derivative for this particular curve. - Match the tangent slope to the slope of the given line. - Include every angle in the specified interval.

Solution

1. For \(r=2\sin\theta\), \(x=2\sin\theta\cos\theta=\sin(2\theta)\) and \(y=2\sin^2\theta\). 2. Hence, \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=2\cos(2\theta)\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=2\sin(2\theta)\), giving \(\frac{dy}{dx}=\tan(2\theta)\) where defined. 3. Parallelism to \(y=x\) requires \(\tan(2\theta)=1\), so \(2\theta=\frac\pi4+k\pi\). 4. The solutions in \([0,\pi)\) are \(\theta=\frac\pi8\) and \(\theta=\frac{5\pi}{8}\).

Answer

\(\frac{dy}{dx}=\tan(2\theta)\) \(\theta=\frac\pi8\) and \(\theta=\frac{5\pi}{8}\)
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At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\), a polar curve has \(r=2\) and tangent slope \(2\). Find \(\frac{dr}{d\theta}\) at that angle.

Hints

- Substitute the angle and radius into the polar slope formula. - Treat the unknown radial derivative as a variable. - Solve the resulting rational equation.

Solution

1. Let \(r'=q\). At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\), the polar slope becomes \(\frac{q+2}{q-2}\). 2. Set \(\frac{q+2}{q-2}=2\). 3. Solving \(q+2=2q-4\) gives \(q=6\).

Answer

\(\frac{dr}{d\theta}=6\)
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Choose \(a\) so that the polar curve \(r=a+\theta\) has a vertical tangent at \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\).

Hints

- Use the angular rate of the x-coordinate for a vertical tangent. - Substitute the given angle before solving for the constant. - Verify that the y-coordinate rate is nonzero.

Solution

1. A vertical tangent requires \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=r'\cos\theta-r\sin\theta=0\), with \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}\ne0\). 2. Since \(r'=1\), the condition at \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\) is \(1-a-\frac{\pi}{4}=0\). 3. Thus \(a=1-\frac{\pi}{4}\). 4. For this value, \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=\sqrt{2}\ne0\), confirming a vertical tangent.

Answer

\(a=1-\frac{\pi}{4}\)
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At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{6}\) on the polar curve \(r=2\sin(3\theta)\), determine the angle between the tangent line and the radial line through the point.

Hints

- Compare the direction of the radius with the direction of motion along the curve. - Use the radial derivative at the specified angle. - A vector relationship can determine the angle without writing either line equation.

Solution

1. At the given angle, \(r=2\) and \(r'=6\cos(3\theta)=0\). 2. The radial direction vector is \(\langle\cos\theta,\sin\theta\rangle\). 3. When \(r'=0\), the tangent vector is proportional to \(\langle-\sin\theta,\cos\theta\rangle\). 4. These two direction vectors have dot product \(0\), so the angle between the lines is \(\frac{\pi}{2}\).

Answer

\(\frac{\pi}{2}\)
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For the logarithmic spiral \(r=e^{\theta}\), find all angles in \([0,2\pi)\) where the tangent is perpendicular to the line \(y=x\).

Hints

- Simplify the polar slope using the relationship between the radial function and its derivative. - Determine the slope perpendicular to the given line. - Solve the resulting trigonometric equation over the full interval.

Solution

1. Since \(r'=r\), the polar slope simplifies to \(\tan\left(\theta+\frac{\pi}{4}\right)\). 2. A line perpendicular to \(y=x\) has slope \(-1\). 3. Solving \(\tan\left(\theta+\frac{\pi}{4}\right)=-1\) gives \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\) and \(\theta=\frac{3\pi}{2}\) in the stated interval.

Answer

\(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\) and \(\theta=\frac{3\pi}{2}\)
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The polar curve \(r=\ln\theta\) passes through the pole at \(\theta=1\). Find its tangent line there.

Hints

- Evaluate the radius and radial derivative at the specified angle. - At the pole, use the rectangular coordinate rates directly. - Form the line through the origin with the resulting slope.

Solution

1. At \(\theta=1\), \(r=0\), so the point is \((0,0)\). 2. The radial derivative is \(r'=\frac{1}{\theta}\), so \(r'(1)=1\). 3. The coordinate rates are \(x'=\cos(1)\) and \(y'=\sin(1)\), giving slope \(\tan(1)\). 4. The tangent line through the origin is \(y=\tan(1)x\).

Answer

\(y=\tan(1)x\)
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The figure shows the polar curve \(r=1+2\sin\theta\). Find an equation of its tangent line at \(\theta=\frac{3\pi}{2}\), accounting for the negative radius.
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Hints

- Convert the polar coordinates using the signed radius. - Evaluate both rectangular coordinate rates at the angle. - Use the zero and nonzero rates to classify the tangent.

Solution

1. At \(\theta=\frac{3\pi}{2}\), \(r=-1\), so the rectangular point is \((0,1)\). 2. The radial derivative is \(r'=2\cos\theta=0\). 3. The angular coordinate rates are \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=-1\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=0\), so the tangent is horizontal. 4. The tangent line through \((0,1)\) is \(y=1\).

Answer

\(y=1\)
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The figure shows \(r=1+\sin\theta\) and its radial dilation \(r=3+3\sin\theta\). Compare their tangent slopes at \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\) and explain the relationship.
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Hints

- Notice that one radial function is a constant multiple of the other. - Compare how that constant affects the two rectangular coordinate rates. - A common nonzero factor cancels in their ratio.

Solution

1. The second curve is a dilation of the first by a factor of \(3\). 2. For the first curve, substituting \(r=1+\sin\theta\) and \(r'=\cos\theta\) into the polar slope formula gives \(-1-\sqrt{2}\) at \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\). 3. For the second curve, both rectangular coordinate rates are multiplied by \(3\), so their ratio is unchanged. 4. Both tangent slopes are \(-1-\sqrt{2}\).

Answer

Both slopes are \(-1-\sqrt{2}\). A radial dilation scales both coordinate rates equally, so it does not change tangent direction.
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For the polar curve \(r=2+2\sin(\theta)\), find all angles in \([0,2\pi)\) where the tangent is vertical.

Hints

- Solve for the angles where the horizontal component derivative is zero. - Check the vertical component derivative at every candidate. - If both component derivatives vanish, examine the limiting reciprocal slope before deciding whether the tangent exists.

Solution

1. The component derivatives are \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=2\cos(2\theta)-2\sin(\theta)\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=2\sin(2\theta)+2\cos(\theta)\). 2. Solving \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=0\) gives \(\cos(2\theta)=\sin(\theta)\). Using \(\cos(2\theta)=1-2\sin^{2}(\theta)\) gives the candidates \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{6},\frac{5\pi}{6},\frac{3\pi}{2}\). 3. At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{6}\) and \(\theta=\frac{5\pi}{6}\), \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}\ne0\), so both tangents are vertical. 4. At \(\theta=\frac{3\pi}{2}\), both component derivatives are zero. Applying l’Hôpital’s rule to \(\frac{dx/d\theta}{dy/d\theta}\) gives a limit of \(0\), so the cusp at the origin also has a vertical tangent.

Answer

\(\theta=\frac{\pi}{6},\frac{5\pi}{6},\frac{3\pi}{2}\)
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For the polar curve \(r=3\cos(2\theta)\), find all angles in \([0,\pi)\) where the tangent is horizontal.

Hints

- Set the vertical component derivative equal to zero, not the radial derivative. - Convert the resulting triple-angle equation into a polynomial in \(\cos(\theta)\). - Verify that the horizontal component derivative is nonzero at every candidate angle.

Solution

1. With \(r'=-6\sin(2\theta)\), the component derivatives simplify to \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=18\sin^{3}(\theta)-15\sin(\theta)\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=\frac{3}{2}[3\cos(3\theta)-\cos(\theta)]\). 2. Setting \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=0\) and using \(\cos(3\theta)=4\cos^{3}(\theta)-3\cos(\theta)\) gives \(2\cos(\theta)(6\cos^{2}(\theta)-5)=0\). 3. On \([0,\pi)\), the candidates are \(\theta=\arccos\left(\sqrt{\frac{5}{6}}\right),\frac{\pi}{2},\pi-\arccos\left(\sqrt{\frac{5}{6}}\right)\). 4. At each candidate, \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}\ne0\), so all three give horizontal tangents.

Answer

\(\theta=\arccos\left(\sqrt{\frac{5}{6}}\right),\frac{\pi}{2},\pi-\arccos\left(\sqrt{\frac{5}{6}}\right)\)
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For the polar curve \(r=3\sin(2\theta)\), find all angles in \([0,\pi)\) where the tangent is vertical.

Hints

- Set the horizontal component derivative equal to zero for vertical tangency. - Use the triple-angle identity to obtain an algebraic equation in \(\cos(\theta)\). - Check that the vertical component derivative does not vanish at the candidate angles.

Solution

1. With \(r'=6\cos(2\theta)\), the component derivatives simplify to \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=\frac{3}{2}[\cos(\theta)+3\cos(3\theta)]\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=-18\sin^{3}(\theta)+12\sin(\theta)\). 2. Setting \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=0\) and using \(\cos(3\theta)=4\cos^{3}(\theta)-3\cos(\theta)\) gives \(6\cos(\theta)(3\cos^{2}(\theta)-2)=0\). 3. On \([0,\pi)\), the candidates are \(\theta=\arccos\left(\sqrt{\frac{2}{3}}\right),\frac{\pi}{2},\pi-\arccos\left(\sqrt{\frac{2}{3}}\right)\). 4. At each candidate, \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}\ne0\), so all three give vertical tangents.

Answer

\(\theta=\arccos\left(\sqrt{\frac{2}{3}}\right),\frac{\pi}{2},\pi-\arccos\left(\sqrt{\frac{2}{3}}\right)\)
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For the polar curve \(r=1+\cos(\theta)\), find all angles in \([0,2\pi)\) where the tangent is horizontal.

Hints

- Solve for the angles where the vertical component derivative is zero. - Check the horizontal component derivative at every candidate. - If both component derivatives vanish, examine the limiting slope before deciding whether the tangent exists.

Solution

1. The component derivatives are \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=-\sin(\theta)-\sin(2\theta)\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=\cos(\theta)+\cos(2\theta)\). 2. Solving \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=0\) gives \(\cos(\theta)+\cos(2\theta)=0\), so the candidates are \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{3},\pi,\frac{5\pi}{3}\). 3. At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{3}\) and \(\theta=\frac{5\pi}{3}\), \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}\ne0\), so both tangents are horizontal. 4. At \(\theta=\pi\), both component derivatives are zero. Applying l’Hôpital’s rule to \(\frac{dy/d\theta}{dx/d\theta}\) gives a limiting slope of \(0\), so the cusp at the origin also has a horizontal tangent.

Answer

\(\theta=\frac{\pi}{3},\pi,\frac{5\pi}{3}\)
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For \(r=2\cos\theta\), derive \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) as a function of \(\theta\), then find \(\frac{d}{d\theta}(\frac{dy}{dx})\). Use these to compute \(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}\) at \(\theta=\frac\pi4\) and state the concavity.

Hints

- Track the rectangular tangent direction as the polar angle changes. - A change in tangent slope per unit \(\theta\) is not yet a change per unit \(x\). - Determine the sign of the final Cartesian second derivative only after accounting for the horizontal coordinate rate.

Solution

1. The rectangular component derivatives are \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=-2\sin(2\theta)\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=2\cos(2\theta)\), so \(\frac{dy}{dx}=-\cot(2\theta)\). 2. Differentiate the first derivative with respect to \(\theta\): \(\frac{d}{d\theta}\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)=2\csc^{2}(2\theta)\). 3. Therefore, \(\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}=\frac{2\csc^{2}(2\theta)}{-2\sin(2\theta)}=-\frac{1}{\sin^{3}(2\theta)}\). 4. At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\), the value is \(-1\), so the curve is concave down.

Answer

\(\frac{dy}{dx}=-\cot(2\theta)\) \(\frac{d}{d\theta}(\frac{dy}{dx})=2\csc^2(2\theta)\) At \(\theta=\frac\pi4\), \(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}=-1\), so the curve is concave down.
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For \(r=1+\sin(\theta)\), find \(\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}\) at \(\theta=0\) and state the concavity.

Hints

- Keep \(\theta\) as the parameter when computing both derivative stages. - Differentiate the slope function before dividing by the horizontal component derivative. - Evaluate the final expression at the angle and use its sign for concavity.

Solution

1. The component derivatives are \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=-\sin(\theta)+\cos(2\theta)\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=\sin(2\theta)+\cos(\theta)\). 2. Thus, \(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{(2\sin(\theta)+1)\cos(\theta)}{-\sin(\theta)+\cos(2\theta)}\). 3. Differentiating this slope with respect to \(\theta\) and dividing by \(dx/d\theta\) gives \(\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}=-\frac{3}{(1+\sin(\theta))^{2}(2\sin(\theta)-1)^{3}}\). 4. At \(\theta=0\), the value is \(3\), so the curve is concave up.

Answer

\(\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}=3\); concave up
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For \(r=e^{\theta}\), find \(\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}\) at \(\theta=0\) and state the concavity.

Hints

- Compute the first polar derivative from the two rectangular component derivatives. - Differentiate the quotient with respect to \(\theta\), then divide by \(dx/d\theta\). - Substitute the angle only after obtaining the second-derivative expression.

Solution

1. The component derivatives are \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=e^{\theta}(\cos(\theta)-\sin(\theta))\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=e^{\theta}(\sin(\theta)+\cos(\theta))\). 2. Hence, \(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{\sin(\theta)+\cos(\theta)}{\cos(\theta)-\sin(\theta)}\). 3. Differentiating the slope and dividing by \(dx/d\theta\) gives \(\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}=\frac{2e^{-\theta}}{(\cos(\theta)-\sin(\theta))^{3}}\). 4. At \(\theta=0\), the value is \(2\), so the curve is concave up.

Answer

\(\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}=2\); concave up
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For \(r=3\sin(2\theta)\), find \(\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}\) at \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{6}\) and state the concavity.

Hints

- Denote the rectangular component derivatives by two temporary functions to organize the quotient calculation. - Differentiate the first-derivative quotient with respect to \(\theta\), then divide by the horizontal rate. - Evaluate all needed component derivatives at the specified angle before simplifying.

Solution

1. Let \(A=\frac{dx}{d\theta}\) and \(B=\frac{dy}{d\theta}\). At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{6}\), \(A=\frac{3\sqrt{3}}{4}\) and \(B=\frac{15}{4}\). 2. Differentiate the component rates: \(A'=\frac{d^{2}x}{d\theta^{2}}=-\frac{57}{4}\) and \(B'=\frac{d^{2}y}{d\theta^{2}}=-\frac{3\sqrt{3}}{4}\). 3. Since \(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{B}{A}\), \(\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}=\frac{1}{A}\frac{d}{d\theta}\left(\frac{B}{A}\right)=\frac{B'A-BA'}{A^{3}}\). 4. Substitution gives \(\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}=\frac{368\sqrt{3}}{27}>0\), so the curve is concave up.

Answer

\(\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}=\frac{368\sqrt{3}}{27}\); concave up
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At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\), the tangent to the polar curve \(r=\theta\) meets the y-axis at \((0,b)\). Find \(b\) exactly.

Hints

- Find the rectangular point and tangent slope at the specified angle. - Relate the tangent point to the y-intercept form of a line. - Simplify only after substituting the exact point and slope.

Solution

1. The point on the curve is \(\left(\frac{\pi\sqrt{2}}{8},\frac{\pi\sqrt{2}}{8}\right)\). 2. With \(r'=1\), the tangent slope at \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\) is \(m=\frac{4+\pi}{4-\pi}\). 3. In \(y=mx+b\), substitute the point to get \(b=\frac{\pi\sqrt{2}}{8}(1-m)\). 4. Simplifying gives \(b=-\frac{\pi^2\sqrt{2}}{4(4-\pi)}\).

Answer

\(b=-\frac{\pi^2\sqrt{2}}{4(4-\pi)}\)
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At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\) on the polar curve \(r=2\theta\), find the perpendicular distance from the origin to the normal line.

Hints

- Determine the polar point and the normal direction first. - Rewrite the normal line in standard form. - Use the perpendicular distance from a point to a line.

Solution

1. The point on the curve is \((0,\pi)\). 2. The tangent slope is \(-\frac{2}{\pi}\), so the normal slope is \(\frac{\pi}{2}\). 3. The normal line is \(y-\pi=\frac{\pi}{2}x\), or \(\pi x-2y+2\pi=0\). 4. The distance from \((0,0)\) to this line is \(\frac{2\pi}{\sqrt{\pi^2+4}}\).

Answer

\(\frac{2\pi}{\sqrt{\pi^2+4}}\)
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The polar curve \(r=e^{-\theta}\) has two horizontal-tangent points for \(0\le\theta<2\pi\). Which one has the larger x-coordinate? Give its angle and rectangular coordinates.

Hints

- Find the horizontal-tangent angles before comparing their points. - Convert each polar point to an x-coordinate. - The signs of the cosine values distinguish the two candidates quickly.

Solution

1. A horizontal tangent requires \(r'\sin\theta+r\cos\theta=r(\cos\theta-\sin\theta)=0\). 2. The two angles are \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\) and \(\theta=\frac{5\pi}{4}\). 3. Their x-coordinates are \(\frac{e^{-\pi/4}}{\sqrt{2}}\) and \(-\frac{e^{-5\pi/4}}{\sqrt{2}}\), respectively. 4. The larger x-coordinate occurs at \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\), where the point is \(\left(\frac{e^{-\pi/4}}{\sqrt{2}},\frac{e^{-\pi/4}}{\sqrt{2}}\right)\).

Answer

\(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\), at \(\left(\frac{e^{-\pi/4}}{\sqrt{2}},\frac{e^{-\pi/4}}{\sqrt{2}}\right)\)
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For the logarithmic spiral \(r=e^{2\theta}\), find the acute angle between the tangent line and the outward radial direction, and show that the angle is constant.

Hints

- Express the tangent direction using radial and perpendicular components. - Compare the radial function with its derivative. - A constant component ratio produces a constant angle.

Solution

1. In radial and angular directions, the tangent vector has components \(r'\) and \(r\). 2. Since \(r'=2e^{2\theta}=2r\), the tangent vector has proportional components \(2r\) radially and \(r\) angularly. 3. If \(\phi\) is the acute angle from the radial direction to the tangent, then \(\tan\phi=\frac{r}{r'}=\frac{1}{2}\). 4. Thus \(\phi=\arctan\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)\), independent of \(\theta\).

Answer

\(\phi=\arctan\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)\), and it is constant.
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For the polar curve \(r=2+\theta\), use a local linear approximation to estimate the tangent slope at a nearby point whose x-coordinate is \(2.05\). Use the point corresponding to \(\theta=0\) as the base point.

Hints

- Find both the tangent slope and its rate of change with respect to x at the base point. - View the tangent slope itself as a function to be approximated. - Use the small change in x from the base point.

Solution

1. At \(\theta=0\), the point is \((2,0)\) and the tangent slope is \(\frac{dy}{dx}=2\). 2. Differentiating the polar slope with respect to \(\theta\) and dividing by \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}\) gives \(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}=6\) at the base point. 3. Treat the tangent slope as a function of x and linearize near \(x=2\): \(m(x)\approx2+6(x-2)\). 4. At \(x=2.05\), \(m(2.05)\approx2+6(0.05)=2.3\).

Answer

The estimated tangent slope is \(2.3\).
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A polar curve has the form \(r=a+b\sin\theta\). At \(\theta=0\), it passes through \((2,0)\) and has tangent slope \(\frac{1}{2}\). Find \(a\) and \(b\).

Hints

- Use the rectangular point condition to determine the radius at the angle. - Evaluate the polar slope formula at the same angle. - Solve the point and slope conditions in sequence.

Solution

1. At \(\theta=0\), the radius is \(a\), so the point condition gives \(a=2\). 2. The radial derivative is \(r'=b\cos\theta\), so \(r'(0)=b\). 3. At \(\theta=0\), the polar slope is \(\frac{r}{r'}=\frac{a}{b}\). 4. Solving \(\frac{2}{b}=\frac{1}{2}\) gives \(b=4\).

Answer

\(a=2\) and \(b=4\)
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At \(\theta=0\), a polar curve has \(r=2\), \(r'=1\), and \(r''=0\). Find \(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}\) at that point.

Hints

- First express the rectangular coordinate rates using the radial data. - Differentiate those rates once more with respect to the angle. - Convert the angular change in slope to a derivative with respect to x.

Solution

1. At \(\theta=0\), \(x'=r'=1\) and \(y'=r=2\). 2. The second angular derivatives are \(x''=r''-r=-2\) and \(y''=2r'=2\). 3. The angular derivative of the slope is \(\frac{y''x'-y'x''}{(x')^2}=\frac{2(1)-2(-2)}{1}=6\). 4. Dividing by \(x'=1\) gives \(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}=6\).

Answer

\(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}=6\)
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At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\), a polar curve has \(r=1\), \(r'=2\), and \(r''=-1\). Find \(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}\) at that point.

Hints

- Express the first and second rectangular coordinate rates from the radial data. - Use the parametric second-derivative relationship. - Track the sign of the cubed horizontal rate carefully.

Solution

1. At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\), the coordinate rates are \(x'=-r=-1\) and \(y'=r'=2\). 2. The second angular derivatives are \(x''=-2r'=-4\) and \(y''=r''-r=-2\). 3. The second derivative is \(\frac{y''x'-y'x''}{(x')^3}\). 4. Substitution gives \(\frac{(-2)(-1)-2(-4)}{(-1)^3}=-10\).

Answer

\(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}=-10\)
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The polar curve \(r=\theta^2\) reaches the pole at \(\theta=0\). Find the limiting tangent slope as \(\theta\to0^+\), and state the tangent line at the pole.

Hints

- Write the tangent slope before substituting the pole value. - Simplify the expression for nonzero angles near the pole. - Use a limit to determine the tangent direction.

Solution

1. With \(r=\theta^2\) and \(r'=2\theta\), the polar slope is \(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{2\theta\sin\theta+\theta^2\cos\theta}{2\theta\cos\theta-\theta^2\sin\theta}\). 2. For \(\theta>0\), cancel a factor of \(\theta\) to obtain \(\frac{2\sin\theta+\theta\cos\theta}{2\cos\theta-\theta\sin\theta}\). 3. Taking \(\theta\to0^+\) gives limiting slope \(0\). 4. The curve reaches \((0,0)\), so the tangent line at the pole is \(y=0\).

Answer

The limiting slope is \(0\), and the tangent line is \(y=0\).
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Let \(a>0\). For the polar curve \(r=a+\theta\), suppose \(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}=11\) at \(\theta=0\). Find \(a\).

Hints

- Express the second derivative at the specified angle in terms of the parameter. - The positivity condition will select one root. - Verify that the horizontal coordinate rate is nonzero.

Solution

1. At \(\theta=0\), the rectangular coordinate rates give \(x'=1\) and \(y'=a\). 2. Differentiating the polar slope and dividing by \(x'\) gives \(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}=a^2+2\) at \(\theta=0\). 3. Thus \(a^2+2=11\), so \(a^2=9\). 4. Because \(a>0\), \(a=3\).

Answer

\(a=3\)
54556012
The polar curve satisfies \(r^3=8\sin\theta\) with \(r>0\) near \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\). Find \(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}\) at \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\) and state the concavity.

Hints

- Differentiate the implicit radial equation twice. - Evaluate the radial derivatives at the specified angle. - Use the rectangular parametric second-derivative relationship.

Solution

1. At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\), \(r=2\). 2. Differentiating \(r^3=8\sin\theta\) gives \(3r^2r'=8\cos\theta\), so \(r'=0\). 3. Differentiating again gives \(6r(r')^2+3r^2r''=-8\sin\theta\), so \(r''=-\frac{2}{3}\). 4. The parametric second derivative evaluates to \(-\frac{2}{3}\), so the curve is concave down.

Answer

\(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}=-\frac{2}{3}\); the curve is concave down.
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Prove that at any regular point of a differentiable polar curve with \(r\ne0\), the tangent line cannot pass through the origin.

Hints

- Express both the position vector and tangent vector using radial and angular directions. - A line through the point and the origin would require those two vectors to be parallel. - Test parallelism with a planar determinant.

Solution

1. The position vector is \(\mathbf{p}=r\langle\cos\theta,\sin\theta\rangle\). 2. A tangent direction is \(\mathbf{p}'=r'\langle\cos\theta,\sin\theta\rangle+r\langle-\sin\theta,\cos\theta\rangle\). 3. The determinant of these vectors is \(\det(\mathbf{p},\mathbf{p}')=r^2\). 4. Since \(r\ne0\), this determinant is nonzero, so the tangent direction is not parallel to the position vector. Therefore, the tangent line cannot contain the origin.

Answer

At a regular point with \(r\ne0\), \(\det(\mathbf{p},\mathbf{p}')=r^2\ne0\). Thus the tangent direction is not parallel to the radial position vector, so the tangent line cannot pass through the origin.
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The figure shows the polar curve \(r=\theta\) near the pole. Leonie says it is locally a straight horizontal line because \(\frac{dy}{dx}=0\) at \(\theta=0\). Evaluate the claim using the second derivative and describe the local quadratic model.
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Hints

- A zero first derivative determines only the tangent direction. - Use the rate of change of the tangent slope to test whether the curve bends. - Relate the first two derivatives to a local quadratic approximation.

Solution

1. The rectangular parameterization is \(x=\theta\cos\theta\) and \(y=\theta\sin\theta\). 2. At \(\theta=0\), the point is \((0,0)\) and \(\frac{dy}{dx}=0\). 3. Differentiating the slope with respect to \(\theta\) and dividing by \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}\) gives \(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}=2\) at the pole. 4. Therefore, the curve bends upward and has local quadratic model \(y\approx x^2\), not a straight-line shape.

Answer

The claim is false. At the pole, \(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}=2\), and the local quadratic model is \(y\approx x^2\).
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The figure shows the polar curve \(r^2=4\cos(2\theta)\). On the branch with \(r>0\), find the tangent line at \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{6}\).
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Hints

- Determine the signed radial value on the stated branch. - Differentiate the polar relation implicitly to find the radial rate. - Use the two rectangular coordinate rates to classify the tangent.

Solution

1. At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{6}\), \(r^2=2\), so \(r=\sqrt{2}\) and the point is \(\left(\frac{\sqrt{6}}{2},\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\right)\). 2. Implicit differentiation gives \(2rr'=-8\sin(2\theta)\), so \(r'=-\sqrt{6}\) at the given angle. 3. The coordinate rates are \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=-2\sqrt{2}\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=0\). 4. The tangent is horizontal, so its equation is \(y=\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\).

Answer

\(y=\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\)
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The figure shows \(r=\sin(2\theta)\), which reaches the pole at \(\theta=0\) and \(\theta=\frac\pi2\). At each parameter value, report \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}\) and \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}\), then use those rates to find the tangent line at the pole.
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Hints

- Evaluate the rectangular coordinate rates at each visit to the pole. - A pole can have different tangent directions for different parameter values. - Classify each tangent from which coordinate rate vanishes.

Solution

1. At \(\theta=0\), \(r=0\) and \(r'=2\). The coordinate rates are \(x'=2\) and \(y'=0\), so the tangent is \(y=0\). 2. At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}\), \(r=0\) and \(r'=-2\). The coordinate rates are \(x'=0\) and \(y'=-2\), so the tangent is \(x=0\). 3. The same point therefore has two distinct tangent lines from the two branches.

Answer

At \(\theta=0\): \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=2\), \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=0\), tangent \(y=0\). At \(\theta=\frac\pi2\): \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=0\), \(\frac{dy}{d\theta}=-2\), tangent \(x=0\).
54561812
The figure shows the polar curve \(r=2-\cos\theta\). For \(0\le\theta<2\pi\), derive \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}\), solve the vertical-tangent condition, and report the resulting rectangular points. Then find the equation of the chord joining those points.
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Hints

- Locate the vertical tangents using the horizontal coordinate rate. - Convert each resulting polar point to rectangular coordinates. - Use the two points to identify the joining line.

Solution

1. A vertical tangent requires \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=r'\cos\theta-r\sin\theta=2\sin\theta(\cos\theta-1)=0\). 2. The valid angles are \(\theta=0\) and \(\theta=\pi\); the corresponding y-coordinate rates are nonzero. 3. The points are \((1,0)\) and \((-3,0)\). 4. The chord through these points is the x-axis, with equation \(y=0\).

Answer

\(\frac{dx}{d\theta}=2\sin\theta(\cos\theta-1)\) Vertical-tangent angles: \(\theta=0,\pi\) Points: \((1,0)\) and \((-3,0)\) Chord: \(y=0\)
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On the polar curve \(r=2+\cos(2\theta)\), the point at \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\) is \((\sqrt{2},\sqrt{2})\) and has a horizontal tangent. Use the second derivative to estimate the y-coordinate when \(x=\sqrt{2}+\frac{1}{5}\).

Hints

- The horizontal tangent makes the first-order change in y equal to zero. - Find how the tangent slope changes with respect to x at the given angle. - Use the local quadratic change associated with the specified horizontal displacement.

Solution

1. At \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{4}\), \(\frac{dy}{dx}=0\). 2. Differentiating the polar slope with respect to \(\theta\) and dividing by \(\frac{dx}{d\theta}\) gives \(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}=-\frac{3\sqrt{2}}{8}\). 3. With \(\Delta x=\frac{1}{5}\), the quadratic estimate is \(y\approx\sqrt{2}+\frac{1}{2}\left(-\frac{3\sqrt{2}}{8}\right)\left(\frac{1}{5}\right)^2\). 4. Therefore, \(y\approx\frac{397\sqrt{2}}{400}\).

Answer

\(y\approx\frac{397\sqrt{2}}{400}\)
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The figure shows the cardioid \(r=1-\cos\theta\), which has a cusp at the pole when \(\theta=0\). Find the lowest-order behavior of the rectangular coordinates \(x(\theta)\) and \(y(\theta)\) near \(0\), use it to determine the limiting value of \(\frac{dy}{dx}\), and then give the limiting tangent line.
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Hints

- Direct substitution gives an indeterminate slope because both coordinate rates vanish. - Compare the lowest-order behavior of the rectangular coordinates near the cusp. - Use the limiting slope with the cusp point.

Solution

1. The rectangular coordinates are \(x=(1-\cos\theta)\cos\theta\) and \(y=(1-\cos\theta)\sin\theta\). 2. Both coordinate rates vanish at \(\theta=0\), so use the limiting slope rather than direct substitution. 3. Near \(0\), \(x\sim\frac{\theta^2}{2}\) and \(y\sim\frac{\theta^3}{2}\), so \(\frac{dy}{dx}\sim\frac{3\theta}{2}\to0\). 4. The cusp is at \((0,0)\), so the limiting tangent line is \(y=0\).

Answer

\(x(\theta)\sim\frac{\theta^2}{2}\), \(y(\theta)\sim\frac{\theta^3}{2}\) \(\frac{dy}{dx}\sim\frac{3\theta}{2}\to0\) Limiting tangent: \(y=0\)

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