Analytic Geometry in Polar Coordinates

Analytic Geometry in Polar Coordinates represents a system in which every point on a plane is determined by its distance from a fixed point and the angle it forms with a predetermined direction. This system proves to be extremely beneficial when dealing with problems that require an understanding of distances and angles, such as those found in the fields of physics and engineering.

Converting to Polar Coordinates

Convert the point from rectangular coordinates into polar coordinates with $r \geq 0$ and $0 \leq \theta<2 \pi$. \[ (7,-7) \]

Converting to Rectangular Coordinates

The polar coordinates of a point are $(-5, \pi)$. Find the rectangular coordinates of this point. The rectangular coordinates are (Simplify your answer. Type an ordered pair. Type an exact answer for each coordinate, using radicals as needed. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression.)

Identifying and Graphing Circles

A circle is represented by the polar equation \(r = 3\cos(\theta)\). What is the center and the radius of this circle?

Identifying and Graphing Limacons

Identify and graph the limaçon described by the polar equation \( r = 1 + 2\cos{\theta} \).

Identifying and Graphing Roses

Identify the type of rose and graph it for the following polar equation: \( r = 3 \cos(2\theta) \)

Identifying and Graphing Cardioids

Given the polar equation \( r = 1 - 2\cos(\theta) \), identify the type of conic section and sketch the graph.