Question

Use a graphing utility to graph the polar equation. Describe your viewing window.

r = 3 (2 - sin θ)

Answer 1

Step 1:

The polar equation is .

Construct a table for different values of .

Step 2:

Graph:

(1) Draw the polar co-ordinate plane.

(2) Plot the polar points.

(3) Connect the points to a smooth curve.

The graph of the curve repeats for every interval of .

Solution:

The graph of the polar equation is