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Polar Co Ordinates
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2. Theory An equation in polar form is given in the r = f( θ ) where θ is an angle measured anti-clockwise from the origin/positive x-axis and r is the distance from the origin. e.g. If we are working with r = 2 + sin θ when θ = π /2, r = 3.
3. Example I Plot the curve r = θ r 0 π /12 π /6 π /4 π /3 … 2 π θ
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5. Example II Plot the curve r = 2 sin( θ ) r 0 π /12 π /6 π /4 π /3 … 2 π θ
9. Polar Co-ordinates Experiment to learn the ‘classic’ curve shapes: Ray from origin Circle, centred on the origin, radius a Circle Four-leafed clover Cardioid Lima ç on Spiral Rose curve – see investigation Lemniscate? Daisy
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11. To start with … Polar equations/graphs matching activity.
12. Theory The 2 π convention refers to when all angles are given as a positive number between 0 and 2 π e.g. all angles are measured anti-clockwise from the origin/positive x-axis. The π convention refers to when all angles are given as a positive or negative number between - π and + π e.g. all angles are at most half a turn either way from the origin/positive x-axis.
13. Examples 1.) Using a.) 2 π and b.) π convention, express the Cartesian point (3, -2) in polar form. 2.) Express the polar co-ordinate (2, 3 π /4) in Cartesian form.
14. Practice 1.) Using a.) 2 π and b.) π convention, express the Cartesian point (-2, -4) in polar form. 2.) Express the polar co-ordinate (3, - π /4) in Cartesian form. 3.) Find the area of the triangle form by the origin and the polar co-ordinates (2, π /4) and (4, 3 π /8). 4.) FP2&3, page 96, questions 7 and 8.
26. Practice Further Pure Mathematics 2 and 3 Exercise 6D Questions 2 – part ii.) of each question only
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28. Theory If f( α ) = 0 but f( α ) > 0 in an interval α < θ < … or … < θ < α then the line θ = α is a tangent to the graph r = f( θ ) at the pole (origin)
29. Example Find the equations of the tangents of r = 1 + cos 3 θ at the pole using the π convention.
30. Practice Further Pure Mathematics 2 and 3 Exercise 6D Questions 2 – part iii.) of each question only
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32. sin θ = y/r -> y = r sin θ cos θ = x/r -> x = r cos θ x 2 + y 2 = r 2 Theory
33. Examples Convert the following equations into polar form: i.) y = x 2 ii.) (x 2 + y 2 ) 2 = 4xy
34. Examples (continued) Convert the following equations into Cartesian form: iii.) r = 2a cos θ iv.) r 2 = a 2 sin 2 θ