Convert the given Cartesian equation to a polar equation. (Use the following as

Khaleesi Herbert

Khaleesi Herbert

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2021-09-20

Convert the given Cartesian equation to a polar equation. (Use the following as necessary: r and ?.)
x2y2=2x

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komunidadO

komunidadO

Skilled2021-09-21Added 86 answers

Step 1
We have to convert the given Cartesian equation to a polar equation.
x2y2=2x
Step 2
Let

x=rcosθ and y=rsinθ
Now
x2y2=2x
(rcos0)2(rsin0)2=2rcos0
r2cos20r2sin20=2rcos0
r2(cos20sin20)=2rcos0
r2(cos20)=2rcos0
r2r=2cos0cos20
r=2cos0sec20
This is the polar equation.

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