Arc Length of a Polar Curve

The video tutorial explains how to find the arc length of a petal in a polar graph, specifically for the function r = 4 sin(2θ). The process is divided into setting up a definite integral and evaluating it using a calculator. The tutorial covers calculating derivatives, setting bounds, and using a calculator to find the arc length, which is approximately 9.688. The explanation includes intuitive reasoning to verify the result.

What is the main objective of the video tutorial?

• To solve a quadratic equation

• To determine the volume of a sphere

• To calculate the arc length of a petal

• To find the area of a circle

Which mathematical tool is used to find the arc length in polar coordinates?

• Differential equations

• Definite integral

• Matrix algebra

• Probability theory

What is the expression for r'(θ) when r(θ) = 4 sin(2θ)?

• 8 sin(2θ)

• 2 sin(2θ)

• 4 cos(2θ)

• 8 cos(2θ)

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CCSS.HSF.TF.A.4

What are the bounds of integration for the arc length of one petal?

• 0 to π

• π/2 to π

• 0 to π/2

• π to 2π

Why is a calculator used to evaluate the definite integral?

• The integral is a linear equation

• The integral is undefined

• The integral is simple to solve manually

• The integral is complex and not straightforward

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CCSS.HSF.TF.A.2

What variable is used in place of θ on the calculator?

• t

• x

• z

• y

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CCSS.HSG.C.B.5

What is the approximate arc length of one petal as calculated?

• 9.688

• 10.000

• 9.688

• 8.000

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CCSS.HSG.C.B.5

How does the calculated arc length compare to the intuitive estimate?

• It is much smaller

• It is much larger

• It is approximately the same

• It is exactly double

What is the maximum distance the curve reaches from the origin?

• 2

• 8

• 4

• 6

What is the significance of the result obtained in the video?

• It disproves the use of polar coordinates

• It provides a practical example of using integrals

• It shows the arc length is infinite

• It confirms the arc length is zero