POLAR COORDINATE SYSTEM Flashcards
1
Q
x = ___θ
A
cos
2
Q
y = ___θ
A
sin
3
Q
in acosbθ, what denotes:
- the number of circles
A
a
4
Q
in acosbθ, what denotes:
- the number of petals
A
b
5
Q
if b is odd
A
b = b
6
Q
if b is even
A
b = b*2
7
Q
angle interval
A
360 degrees / # of petals (b)
8
Q
cosθ = _ / _
A
x, r
9
Q
sinθ = _ / _
A
y, r
10
Q
When converting a rectangular equation to a polar, one must use the __________
A
Pythagorean theorem
11
Q
tanθ = _ / _
A
y, x
12
Q
Polar coordinates are denoted by ( _ , _ )
A
θ, r
