244.14.4.8 Describe the given region in polar coordinates

In summary, the given region in polar coordinates is a semicircle with the equation $r=2\sin\theta$, where $y \ge 0$ serves as the restriction for the whole circle. This can be derived from the rectangular equation $x^2+y^2=2y$, which can be rewritten as $(x-0)^2+(y-1)^2=1$, showing that the center of the circle is at $(0,1)$ and the radius is 1.
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$\tiny{up(alt) 244.14.4.8}\\$
$\textsf{Describe the given region in polar coordinates}\\$
$\textit{a. Find the region enclosed by the semicircle}$
\begin{align*}\displaystyle
x^2+y^2&=2y\\
y &\ge 0\\
\color{red}{r^2}&=\color{red}{2 \, r\sin\theta}\\
\color{red}{r}&=\color{red}{2\sin\theta}
\end{align*}

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ok
red is mine
but I thot this would be a semicircle when ploted
I think the polor equations is correct
 

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We are given in rectangular coordinates:

\(\displaystyle x^2+y^2=2y\)

If we put this into standard circle form, we have:

\(\displaystyle x^2+y^2-2y=0\)

\(\displaystyle x^2+y^2-2y+1=1\)

\(\displaystyle x^2+(y-1)^2=1\)
 
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OK but isn't that still a circle and not a semicircle?

also,

standard circle form, isn't polar form?
 
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karush said:
OK but isn't that still a circle and not a semicircle?

Yes, now if you had been given another restriction, such as (but not necessarily limited to):

  • \(\displaystyle x\ge0\)
  • \(\displaystyle x\le0\)
  • \(\displaystyle y\ge1\)
  • \(\displaystyle y\le1\)

Then, you would have a semi-circle.

karush said:
also,

standard circle form, isn't polar form?

I was referring to standard rectangular form:

\(\displaystyle (x-h)^2+(y-k)^2=r^2\)
 
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OK I think I am confused on this

The whole circle as given is $y \ge 0$

how do you get a semicircle from this?

if the center were $(0,0)$ then I could see that:confused:
 
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karush said:
OK I think I am confused on this

The whole circle as given is $y \ge 0$

how do you get a semicircle from this?

if the center were $(0,0)$ then I could see that:confused:

Well, we could write:

\(\displaystyle y=1\pm\sqrt{1-x^2}\)

Now, we must have:

\(\displaystyle -1\le\pm\sqrt{1-x^2}\le1\)

Hence:

\(\displaystyle 0\le1\pm\sqrt{1-x^2}\le2\)

Or:

\(\displaystyle 0\le y\le2\)

And so stating $0\le y$ would seem to be redundant.
 
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OK I see,

appreciate the help a lot...

started calc 4 but already worried!
 

FAQ: 244.14.4.8 Describe the given region in polar coordinates

What does the number sequence "244.14.4.8" represent in polar coordinates?

The number sequence "244.14.4.8" represents the distance from the origin (0,0) to the point in question, as well as the angle from the positive x-axis to the line connecting the origin to the point, in polar coordinates.

How do you convert from Cartesian coordinates to polar coordinates?

To convert from Cartesian coordinates (x,y) to polar coordinates (r,θ), you can use the formulas r = √(x² + y²) and θ = arctan (y/x), where r represents the distance from the origin to the point, and θ represents the angle from the positive x-axis to the line connecting the origin to the point.

What does the given region in polar coordinates look like?

The given region in polar coordinates is defined by the distance from the origin and the angle from the positive x-axis to the point. This can represent any point on a two-dimensional plane, so the region could potentially be any shape.

Can you provide an example of a point in the given region?

Yes, for example, a point with polar coordinates (5,π/4) would be located at a distance of 5 units from the origin and at an angle of π/4 radians (45 degrees) from the positive x-axis.

How do you graph a point in the given region on a polar coordinate system?

To graph a point in the given region, first plot the distance from the origin on the radial axis (r-axis), then rotate the angle from the positive x-axis on the angular axis (θ-axis). The point will be located at the intersection of these two lines.

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