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AP Precalculus Flashcards: Rates Of Change In Polar Functions

Study Rates Of Change In Polar Functions in AP Precalculus with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the formula for dxdθ\frac{dx}{d\theta} when r=sin⁡(θ)r = \sin(\theta)?

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ANSWER

dxdθ=cos⁡(θ)cos⁡(θ)−sin⁡2(θ)\frac{dx}{d\theta} = \cos(\theta)\cos(\theta) - \sin^2(\theta). Substitute r=sin⁡(θ)r = \sin(\theta) and drdθ=cos⁡(θ)\frac{dr}{d\theta} = \cos(\theta) into formula.

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A marine radar system tracks a vessel whose path is modeled by the polar function r(θ)=15−3cos⁡(θ)r(\theta)=15-3\cos(\theta), where rr (nautical miles) is the vessel's distance from the radar and θ\theta (radians) is the bearing angle. The derivative drdθ\dfrac{dr}{d\theta} gives the instantaneous change in distance per radian as the bearing increases. Using ddθ[cos⁡θ]=−sin⁡θ\dfrac{d}{d\theta}[\cos\theta]=-\sin\theta, differentiate to find how quickly the vessel's distance changes at a specific bearing. Given r(θ)=15−3cos⁡(θ)r(\theta)=15-3\cos(\theta), what is the rate of change of rr with respect to θ\theta at θ=π4\theta=\dfrac{\pi}{4}?​
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