8.2 Graphs of Polar Equations

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What is the polar equation for a cardioid?

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How do you identify the maximum r-value in a polar equation?

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What is the polar equation for a circle centered at the pole?

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What is the polar equation for a limacon with an inner loop?

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How do you determine the type of polar graph from its equation?

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To determine the type of polar graph, analyze the coefficients of sin and cos in the equation and their relationships.

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What is the polar equation for a spiral?

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What does the term 'pole' refer to in polar coordinates?

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The 'pole' in polar coordinates refers to the origin point (0,0) from which all angles and distances are measured.

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What is the significance of the angle in polar equations?

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The angle in polar equations determines the direction of the radius vector from the pole to the point on the graph.