Math Grade 9-12

Math: Precalculus: Polar Coordinates and Graphs

Convert, interpret, and graph equations in polar form

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Convert, interpret, and graph equations in polar form

Math - Grade 9-12

Instructions: Read each problem carefully. Show your work in the space provided. Use exact values when possible.
  1. 1

    Convert the polar point (6, pi/6) to rectangular coordinates.

  2. 2

    Convert the rectangular point (-3, 3sqrt(3)) to polar coordinates with r > 0 and 0 <= theta < 2pi.

  3. 3

    Plot the polar point (4, 5pi/6). State the quadrant where the point lies.

  4. 4

    Give two different polar coordinate pairs that represent the same point as (5, pi/4).

  5. 5

    Convert the polar equation r = 8cos(theta) to rectangular form and describe its graph.

  6. 6

    Convert the rectangular equation x^2 + y^2 = 6y to a polar equation.

  7. 7

    Identify the graph of r = 3 + 3cos(theta). Name the type of limaçon and state its main direction.

  8. 8

    For the polar equation r = 2 - 5sin(theta), identify whether the limaçon has an inner loop, a dimple, or no dimple. State its main direction.

  9. 9

    Find the maximum value of r for r = 4 + 2cos(theta), and state the angle where it occurs.

  10. 10

    Determine the symmetry of r = 7sin(2theta). Test for symmetry about the polar axis, the line theta = pi/2, and the pole.

  11. 11

    For the rose curve r = 5cos(3theta), state the number of petals and the length of each petal.

  12. 12

    For the rose curve r = 4sin(6theta), state the number of petals and the length of each petal.

  13. 13

    Find the slope of the tangent line to r = 2cos(theta) at theta = pi/4. Use dy/dx = (r' sin(theta) + r cos(theta)) divided by (r' cos(theta) - r sin(theta)).

  14. 14

    Find the area enclosed by one petal of r = 6sin(3theta).

  15. 15

    A polar graph has equation r = 2theta for theta >= 0. Describe the graph and explain how r changes as theta increases.

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