Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Let SS be the region in the first quadrant bounded by the polar curve r=3sin⁡θr=3\sin\theta, the ray θ=π6\theta=\dfrac\pi6, and the circle r=2r=2. (a) Sketch SS on the polar plane, labeling the points where the three boundaries meet. (b) Show algebraically that the circle and the sine curve intersect exactly once in the first quadrant and find the corresponding value of θ\theta. (c) Express the area of SS as a sum of definite integrals. Be sure each integral matches a specific sub-region on your sketch. (d) Evaluate the integrals in part (c) to obtain the exact area of SS. (e) Give a decimal approximation of the area of SS, correct to three decimal places.

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