Rapid Recall

1. For the curve $r=2+2\sin\theta$, graph the curve in the $r\theta$ plane.

Solution

Here is a Desmos Graph.

2. For the curve $r=2+2\sin\theta$, graph the curve in the $xy$ plane.

Solution

Here is a Desmos Graph.

3. A curve passes through the point $(3,5)$. Differentials at this point are $dx = 7$ and $dy=11$. Give an equation of the tangent line to the curve at this point.

Solution

One option is to give a vector equation such as $$ \begin{pmatrix}x\\y\end{pmatrix}=\begin{pmatrix}7\\11\end{pmatrix}t+\begin{pmatrix}3\\5\end{pmatrix} \quad\text{or}\quad \begin{pmatrix}x\\y\end{pmatrix}=\begin{pmatrix}7t+3\\11t+5\end{pmatrix} .$$ Another option is to use point-slope form and give $$y-5 = \frac{11}{7}(x-3).$$ Another option is to give parametric equations $$x=7t+3, y=11t+5.$$ All these answers are acceptable. All will generalize to higher dimensions. Some give slightly different objects as we progress.

Rapid Recall

  1. Which problems are you ready to present?
  2. Which problems did you sincerely attempt
  3. For the curve $r=2+2\sin\theta$, graph the curve in the $r\theta$ plane.
  4. For the curve $r=2+2\sin\theta$, graph the curve in the $xy$ plane.
  5. Give a vector equation of a line that passes through $(a,b)$ and is parallel to the vector $(c,d)$.

Group problems

  1. Plot the curve $r=4-4\cos\theta$ in both the $r\theta$-plane, and the $xy$-plane. [Hint: Make an $(r,\theta)$ table, but pick values for $\theta$ that make $\cos\theta$ easy to compute. Did you get a heart shaped object?]
  2. Plot the curve $r=3\sin2\theta$ in both the $r\theta$-plane, and the $xy$-plane. [Hint: Make an $(r,\theta)$ table, but pick values for $\theta$ that make $\sin2\theta$ easy to compute. Did you get a clover?]
  3. Plot the curve $r=2\theta$ in both the $r\theta$-plane, and the $xy$-plane. [Did you get a spiral?]
    • We know $x=r\cos\theta$ and $y=r\sin\theta$, so for $r=2\theta$ we have $x = 2\theta \cos\theta$ and $y=2\theta\sin\theta$. Find $dx$ and $dy$ in terms of $\theta$ and $d\theta$.
    • Find the slope $\frac{dy}{dx}$ at $\theta = \pi/2$.
  4. Let $v=u^2$ and use the coordinates $x=2u+v$, $y=u-2v$.
    • Draw the curve in both the $uv$-plane, and the $xy$-plane (make a $(u,v)$ and $(x,y)$ table).
    • Find $dx$ and $dy$ in terms of $u$ and $du$.
    • Find the slope $dy/dx$ at $u=1$.
    • Give a vector equation of the tangent line to the curve in the $xy$ plane at $u=1$.
  5. Let $v=u^3$ and use the coordinates $x=2u+v$, $y=u-2v$.
    • Draw the curve in both the $uv$-plane, and the $xy$-plane (make a $(u,v)$ and $(x,y)$ table).
    • Find $dx$ and $dy$ in terms of $u$ and $du$.
    • Find the slope $dy/dx$ at $u=1$.
    • Give a vector equation of the tangent line to the curve in the $xy$ plane at $u=1$.

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