How do you convert Y^2=8xY2=8x into polar form?

1 Answer
Jun 5, 2016

r = 8 cot theta csc thetar=8cotθcscθ. To trace the parabola, it is sufficient to vary thetaθ from pi/2π2 to 0, backwards.and theta in (-pi/2, 0)andθ(π2,0).

Explanation:

Use (x, y) = (r cos theta, r sin theta)(x,y)=(rcosθ,rsinθ)

Here, r^2 sin^2 theta =8 r cos thetar2sin2θ=8rcosθ.

r =0 and r = 8 cot theta csc thetar=0andr=8cotθcscθ

The second equation inludes r = 0, at theta =+-pi/2θ=±π2. .

To trace the parabola in the polar mode, it is sufficient to vary thetaθ

from pi/2π2 to 0, backwards,.and theta in (-pi/2, 0)andθ(π2,0).