This figure was in the physical version of my calculus textbook, whereas the first two figures were from a different version that I only have a digital copy of. Typing out "theta" automatically inserts θ, and typing out "pi" automatically inserts π. Important Notes and Useful Tips for Using the Desmos Calculator:įor powers of trigonometric functions, powers other than 2 and -1, we need to use brackets instead.įor example: cos4θ needs to be written instead as either cos(θ)4 or (cosθ)4įor parametric equations, we use the t parameter to graph the curve, but can use other English letters (so θ won't work) to graph individual points.įor polar curves, we need to r = f(θ) using other variables will be viewed as a Cartesian curve. Note: Some machines require that the parameter be called t rather than θ. As opposed to the standard x / y coordinates, polar graphs are constructed in terms of the radial distance from the origin, and the angle from the x-axis (). In this case we take the polar equation r = f(θ) and write its parametric equations as: Although graphing polar functions has been possible since Desmos went live, you can now switch from Cartesian to Polar graph paper to better visualize your polar equations. With other machines we need to convert to parametric equations first. We plot the points in the table then join them by a smooth curve. R is minimum and equal to zero when t 3 / 2. Solution to Example 2 We first construct a table of values using the special angles and their multiples. Some graphing devices have commands that enable us to graph polar curves directly. Graph the polar equation given by R 2 + 2 sin t and identify the graph. Polar Coordinates: Graphing Polar Curves with Graphing DevicesĪlthough it's useful to be able to sketch simple polar curves by hand, we need to use a graphing calculator or computer when we are faced with a curve as complicated as the ones shown below: USEFUL TIP: If I'm going too fast or too slow, play this video at a different speed. View These Notes as an Article: via Email:
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