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Differentiation in Polar Coordinates Lesson 10.7
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2 Review Relationship of polar and rectangular systems x = r cos θy = r sin θ Given r = f(θ), simple to find dr/dθ However, we seek dy/dx
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3 Finding dy/dx We know r = f(θ) and y = r sin θ and x = r cos θ Then And
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4 Finding dy/dx Since Then
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5 Example Given r = cos 3θ Find the slope of the line tangent at (1/2, π/9) dy/dx = ? Evaluate
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Define for Calculator It is possible to define this derivative as a function on your calculator 6
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7 Try This! Find where the tangent line is horizontal for r = 2 cos θ Find dy/dx Set equal to 0, solve for θ
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8 Assignment Lesson 10.7 Page 443 Exercises 1 – 21 odd
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