(a)
To sketch: The graph of the polar equation
(a)
Explanation of Solution
In general the graph of the form
The below graph of polar equation
Figure (1)
The above graph is of polar equation
(b)
To find: The rectangular equation of a given polar equation.
(b)
Answer to Problem 2T
The rectangular equation of the given polar equation
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The polar equation of the curve is,
Calculation:
Use the relation
Multiply the equation (1) by r and substitute
Make complete squares and simplify it further.
Thus, the rectangular equation of the given polar equation is
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