Polar Definition and 1000 Threads

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    Calculating Polar Graph Area with a=7 and Limited Theta

    Question is attached: working: r^2 = a^2 + 6acos(\theta) + 9cos^2(\theta) using \frac{1}{2}\displaystyle\int^{2\pi}_0 r^2d\theta using this I get a = 7 are my limits right, as it says theta can't be 2pi?
  2. L

    Polar to Cartesian Unit Vectors in 2D

    Homework Statement Solve for the unit vectors x-hat and y-hat in terms of r-hat and phi-hat. Homework Equations r-hat=cos(phi)x-hat+sin(phi)y-hat phi-hat=cos(phi)y-hat-sin(phi)x-hat, The Attempt at a Solution I have been working on this for a really long time, and I keep getting a...
  3. L

    Transforming double integrals into Polar coordinates

    Homework Statement Show that: I = \int\int_{T}\frac{1}{(1 + x^{2})(1 + y^{2})}dxdy = \int^{1}_{0}\frac{arctan(x)}{(1 + x^{2})}dx = \frac{\pi^{2}}{32} where T is the triangle with successive vertices (0,0), (1,0), (1,1). *By transforming to polar coordinates (r,θ) show that:* I =...
  4. T

    How to find the acceleration with polar coordinates?

    Homework Statement The quality of the image is bad so here's the statement: For an interval of motion the drum of radius b turns clockwise at a constant rate ω in radians per second and causes the carriage P to move to the right as the unwound length of the connecting cable is...
  5. W

    Double integral in polar coordinates

    Homework Statement I know I have the set up done correctly I am wondering where I went wrong because I know I cannot get zero, and I am a little worried I did my integration wrong. please help. http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o745/nebula-314/IMAG0107_zps3cde35a8.jpg
  6. J

    Is polar attraction stronger than the repulsion of electrons?

    So if any subtance has theoretically 0 degrees kelvin, it will be a solid, correct? So does that mean that temperature is the main factor that determines state of matter? What i mean to ask is, why would non polar molecules want to be close together like in a solid, when really, the electrons in...
  7. N

    Linear Regression in Polar Space

    I have posted this question before but I don't think I was clear on what i was trying to do exactly. I am trying to simulate a set of muon detecting drift tubes in 2d space. I have 2 sets of detector tubes (shown as black circles in the image), a particle trajectory goes through all tubes...
  8. T

    Polar Coordinates functional notation.

    I've always been curious why points in polar coordinates are defined as (r,θ) when all equations (including parametric equations formed from them) are defined as r=f(θ). Considering that point in cartesian coordinates are defined as (x,y) where y=f(x). Also a,b=(r,θ) ∫1/2[f(θ)]2 further...
  9. P

    Using polar coordinates to find the distance traveled

    Homework Statement A tourist takes a tour through a city in stages. Each stage consists of 3 segments of length 100 feet, separated by right turns of 60°. Between the last segment of one stage and the first segment of the next stage, the tourist makes a left turn of 60°. At what distance...
  10. D

    Integration of Polar coordinates

    Homework Statement Find the area in the polar curve r = sin2θ between 0 and \frac{\pi}{2}. The way to do this is to say the area of a tiny bit of this polar curve, dA = \frac{1}{2}r^{2}dθ so the integral is just \frac{1}{2}\int^{\frac{\pi}{2}}_{0}(sin2θ)^{2}dθ if we did say a function...
  11. D

    Chemistry About the dispersion force in polar molecules

    Homework Statement Hi, dispersion force exists in non-polar molecules due to instantaneous dipole. In polar molecule,the intermolecular force is the sum of dipole-dipole force and dispersion force. Polar molecules have permanent dipoles,this enables the oppositely charged end of molecules...
  12. U

    What's wrong with my Jacobian of polar coordinates?

    Homework Statement Change of coordinates from rectangular (x,y) to polar (r,θ). Not sure what's wrong with my working.. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution
  13. N

    Spherical, Cyndrical or Polar Coordinates

    Spherical, Cylindrical or Polar Coordinates Homework Statement I have attached an image of the problem. I know that the solution is number 1 but I'm having some difficulty understanding why. In solution one is it using cylindrical coordinates> My first response to this question had been to...
  14. W

    Change ODE system to Polar to apply Poincare-Bendixson

    Question: Show that the system x'= x-y-x[x^2 + (3/2)y^2] y'= x+y -y[x^2 + (1/2)y^2] has at least one periodic orbit. I know that I need to apply Poincare-Bendixson Theorem. I can prove the first three points of it easily, but to create a trapping region, I believe that I need to...
  15. E

    Problem with limits of integration - converting double integral to polar form

    Homework Statement \int_0^2 \int_0^\sqrt{2x-x^2} xy,dy,dx I know the answer, but how does the 2 in the outer integral become pi/2?? I'm fine with everything else, I just can't get this...
  16. marcus

    Ice on Mercury in polar crater shade

    beautiful discovery! http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2012/29nov_iceonmercury/
  17. C

    Double integration when switching to polar coordinates

    Homework Statement Take the double integration of http://webwork.usi.edu/webwork2_files/tmp/equations/08/1294e87299342c0ccfe2f8a97055da1.png when f(x)=sqrt(4x-x^2) Homework Equations x=rcos(theta) y=rsin(theta) The Attempt at a Solution I know I plug in the r*cos(theta) and...
  18. P

    Expressing a complex function as polar coordinates

    Homework Statement Consider the complex function f (z) = (1 + i)^z with z ε ℂ. 1. Express f in polar coordinates. Homework Equations The main derived equations are in the following section, there is no 'special rule' that I (to my knowledge) need to apply here. The Attempt at a...
  19. R

    Trigonometric Methods - Calculating impedance in rectangular and polar forms

    Homework Statement Given the equivalent impedance of a circuit can be calculated by the expression Z= (Z_1 Z_2)/(Z_1+ Z_2 ) If Z1 = 4 + j10 and Z2 = 12 – j3, calculate the impedance Z in both rectangular and polar forms. Homework Equations j2=-1 The Attempt at a Solution Z=...
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    Cartesian Integral to Polar Integral

    Homework Statement Change the Cartesian integral to an equivalent polar integral and evaluate ∫∫dydx The bounds of the first integral (The outermost) are -5 to 5, and the bounds of the second (inner) are 0 to \sqrt{ 25-x^{2}}Homework Equations ∫∫dydx == ∫∫r(dr)(d\Theta) x^{2}+y^{2}=r^{2}...
  21. P

    Finding Polar Unit Vectors from Cartesian Vector - Pete

    I have a worksheet that due to missing the lecture I'm now stuck on. You are given a cartesian vector and told find the polar unit vecors and hence express the original vector as a linear combination of the polar unit vectors just found. I've searched resources online but feel that there is...
  22. F

    Python Python, matplotlib plot 2D histogram on polar axis.

    Any python/matplotlib experts out there?? This one has been driving me crazy all day. I have three vectors, azimuth, frequency and power, which I would like to histogram and plot on a polar axis. I can plot a scatter plot this way no problem but the histogram gets messed up somehow. An example...
  23. V

    Basic doubt about the gradient in spherical polar cordinates.

    Let's say we have a scalar function U in terms of r,theta and phi. why cannot this be the gradient at any point P(r,theta,phi)- partial of U wrt. r in the direction of r+partial of U wrt. theta in direction of (theta)+partial of U wrt. phi in the direction of (phi)?
  24. B

    Double Integral and Polar, Really Need Help in the next few hours

    I have this problem and I cannot even begin to start it. I have to hand it in today in a few hours, and I have been stuck on it for what seems like for ever. It reads: By using polar coordinates evaluate: ∫ ∫ (2+(x^2)+(y^2))dxdy R where R={x,y}:(x^2)+(y^2)≤4,x≥0,y≥0} Hint: The...
  25. S

    Christoffel Symbols of Vectors and One-Forms in say Polar Coordinates

    Hello all, I've been going through Bernard Schutz's A First Course In General Relativity, On Chapter 5 questions atm. Should the Christoffel Symbols for a coordinate system (say polar) be the same for vectors and one-forms in that coordinate system? I would have thought yes, but If you...
  26. C

    Double integral and polar cordinates other problem.

    If we have to find the volume, written in polar cordinates, inside this sphere X2+y2+z2=16 and outside this cylinder x2+y2=4 How should I approach this? Could I take the sphere function and reqrite in polar cordinates z=√(16-X2-y2) which is the same as z=√(16-r2) But then I have...
  27. C

    Double integral polar cordiantes

    Hi, I need help with this problem Evaluate the given integral by changing to polar cordinates ∫∫xydA where D is the disc with centre the origin and radius. My solution so far. I believe this would give a circle with radius 3 in xy plane. And then x=r*cos(θ) and y=r*sin(θ) So...
  28. M

    Calculating Impedance and Power in AC Circuits

    Homework Statement An impedance 8 + j7 Ω is connected in parallel with another impedance of 5 + j6 Ω. this circuit is then connected in series with another impedance, comprising a resistance of 5 Ω in series with a capacitive reactance of 7 Ω. The complete circuit is then connected to 150...
  29. J

    Find the Area between Polar Curves

    r = sin 2θ, r = cos 2θ. I'm having some trouble setting this up. $$1/2 \int_{\ -pi/8}^{\pi/8} cos^2 2θ~d\theta - 1/2 \int_{\ -pi/8}^{\pi/8} sin^2 2θ~d\theta $$ Which can be: $$\int_0^{\pi/8} cos^2 2θ~d\theta - \int_0^{\pi/8} sin^2 2θ~d\theta $$ Since there are 8 petals. $$8 \int_0^{\pi/8}...
  30. J

    How can I find the area under a polar curve with the equation r^2 = 4cos(2θ)?

    r2 = 4cos(2θ) First I graph it. Then I set up the integral. _____π (1 / 2)∫ 4cos(2θ) dθ _____0 ________π = [sin(2θ)] ________0 I thought the limits ought to be π and 0, but that comes out to zero. I pick other limits and they come out to 0. My graph matches the one in the back of the book. I...
  31. M

    Double integral using polar coordinates

    The question is in the paint document I wanted to know why they integrated from 0 to pi and not from 0 to 2pi
  32. R

    Application (specific) of polar and non polar capacitor

    Dear all, As we know, there are two kind of capacitor polar and non polar. From that, I still did not know yet about specific application of them. Can give me something a clear of explanation of that? thank you reza_diharja
  33. A

    Limit in two variables polar vs cartisiean differ in result

    Hello I have the limit lim (x^9 * y) / (x^6 + y^2)^2 (x,y)---> (0,0) when I use polar the final result is limit = lim (r^6 cos^9 (theta) sin (theta) ) / (r^4 cos^6 (theta) + sin^2 (theta)) r--->0 and substituting r = 0 , it will give zero * I tried it on wolfram...
  34. M

    Double integrals using polar co-ordinates

    Homework Statement Step 1) I put the following into polar coordinates √(16-x2-y2)=√16-r2 Where r≤4 step 2 I solved for y in the original problem which is in the link y≤√(4-x2) step 3. I graphed the above function step 4. I put the above function in polar coordinates...
  35. V

    Find the locus of a pt in polar form

    the question is showed below i know that x=rcos θ and y= rsinθ and x^2 + y^2 = R^2 but i just dun know how to find the locus is polar form any clue ?
  36. A

    Proving the Containment Property of Polar Cones for Sets in R^n

    Let S1*(S2*) be the polar cone of the set S1(S2) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual_cone_and_polar_cone). How can I show that if S1 is contained in S2 then S2* is contained in S1*. It looks obvious (especially if we think in R^2), but I do not find a way to prove it.
  37. M

    Double integrals using polar co-ordinates

    Homework Statement ∫∫e-(x^2+y^2) dA R Where R is the region enclosed by the circle x2+y2=1 First thing I did was graph the region where the function was enclosed. I saw that they didnt give a limitation to where the circle lied. So I automatically knew that d(theta) would lie on the...
  38. O

    Gradient in polar coords using tensors

    Using tensors, I'm supposed to find the usual formula for the gradient in the covariant basis and in polar coordinates. The formula is \vec{grad}=[\frac{\partial}{\partial r}]\vec{e_{r}}+\frac{1}{r}[\frac{\partial}{\partial \vartheta}]\vec{e_{\vartheta}} where \vec{e_{r}} and...
  39. H

    Writing in polar form a complex number

    Homework Statement Write z = 1 + √3i in polar form Homework Equations z = r (cos\varphi + sin\varphii) The Attempt at a Solution Found the modulus by |z| = √4 = 2 Now I am stuck on this part of finding the argument: Tan-1 (√3) now I am not sure how to go from that to...
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    Cube Roots of 1 in Polar Form: Stephen's Question

    Hi all, There is a question that asks? Determine the cube roots of 1 in polar form? Does that mean I can use De Moirve Formula? Stephen
  41. R

    Writing x^2 + y^2 = 1 + sin^2(xy) in polar form

    Homework Statement Write the equation x^2 + y^2 = 1 + sin^2(xy) in polar form assuming x = rcos(\phi) y = rsin(\phi) 0<r, 0<= \phi < 2pi solve for r as a function of \phi The Attempt at a Solution (rcos(\phi))^2 + (rsin(\phi))^2 = 1 + sin^2(r^2cos(\phi)sin(\phi))...
  42. R

    Polar Integration: Find Out Which Form is Correct & Can it be Area Integration?

    Hi I have a function [e.g. f(r)] which I want to integrate over r and θ. What would be the integration form? Which one is correct? ∫∫f(r) drdθ OR ∫∫f(r) rdrdθ Please explain. Also, can it be said as area integration as well like the one in cartesian coordinate?
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    MHB Laplace equation polar where does the ln constant come from

    So we have the two ODE solutions are the cosine/sine and $r^n$ since it was a Cauchy Euler type. For the steady state, the solution is just a constant since it has to have period 2pi. But with $r^n$, how with lambda equal to zero does $\ln r$ come into play? If my question is hard to follow...
  44. B

    Using polar coordinates, show that lim (x,y)->(0,0) [sin(x^2+y^2)]/[x^2+y^2] = 1

    Homework Statement Using polar coordinates, show that lim (x,y)->(0,0) [sin(x^2+y^2)]/[x^2+y^2] = 1 Homework Equations r^2=x^2+y^2 The Attempt at a Solution I was able to get the limit into polar coordinates: lim r->0^+ [sin(r^2)]/r^2 but I'm not sure how to take this limit. I tried...
  45. M

    Dynamics Polar Coordinates question

    Hi everyone. I am a little desperated cause my exam is on monday and still much stuff to do. I don't get when I am supposed to use/consider radial and tranversal forces. Most excercises say "it rotates on the horizontal or vertical" I guess this is the info that tells me if there is...
  46. D

    MHB Laplace equation polar coordinates

    I have never solved an equation in polar form. I am not sure with how to start. Solve Laplace's equation on a circular disk of radius a subject to the piecewise boundary condition $$ u(a,\theta) = \begin{cases} 1, & \frac{\pi}{2} - \epsilon < \theta < \frac{\pi}{2} + \epsilon\\ 0, &...
  47. M

    What Alpha Value Encloses an Area of 1 in Polar Coordinates?

    [b]1. For what value of α is the area enclosed by r=∅, ∅=0, and ∅=α equal to 1? [b]2. x=rcos(∅) y=rsin(∅) [b]3. x=∅cos(0) x=∅cos(α) y=∅sin(∅) y=∅cos(α) Don't know what to do after this
  48. D

    MHB No Animation: Plotting Polar Function $p(r,\theta)$

    $$ p(r,\theta) = \frac{1}{2\pi}\sum_{n = -\infty}^{\infty}r^{|n|}e^{in\theta} = \frac{1}{2\pi}\left[\frac{1 - r^2}{1 - 2r\cos\theta + r^2}\right]. $$ So I produced the graph but it won't animate. MyR = Table[r, {r, 0, 1, .1}]; u[\[Theta]_] = 1/(2*Pi)*((1 - r^2)/(1 - 2*r*Cos[\[Theta]] + r^2))...
  49. D

    Integration of a Circle in Polar Coordinates

    Homework Statement Hi, I'm trying to find the area of a circle in polar coordinates.I'm doing it this way because I have to put this into an excel sheet to have a matrix of areas of multiple circles. Here is an example of the problem. a= radius of small circle (gamma, r0) = polar coordinate...
  50. D

    What is the Integration Formula for a Polar Circle?

    Hi, I'm not sure how to integrate this equation where a, r0 and γ are constants.
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