Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A circle in the Cartesian plane is given by the equation x2+y2=5yx^{2}+y^{2}=5y. In this problem you will express the circle in polar form and interpret the result. (a) Rewrite the given Cartesian equation in polar coordinates by substituting x=rcos⁡θx=r\cos\theta and y=rsin⁡θy=r\sin\theta. Simplify your answer so that rr is explicitly expressed as a function of θ\theta. (b) Determine all values of θ\theta for which the corresponding rr obtained in Part (a) is non-negative. Provide a complete algebraic justification. (c) Describe, in words, how the restriction on θ\theta found in Part (b) relates to the location of the circle in the Cartesian plane.

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