To find: The polar equation of the conic with its focus at the pole.
Answer to Problem 110RE
The polar equation of the conic with its focus at the pole is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The parabola vertex are
Calculation:
The parabola vertex are
The directrix of the parabola is horizontal above the pole as
The equation is of the form
Since, the
The equation of the parabola in the polar form is,
Therefore, the polar equation of the conic with its focus at the pole is
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