Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A student will use a numeric integration feature that accepts an integrand g(θ)g(\theta) on the interval [a,b][a,b] and then plans to multiply the result by 12\tfrac12 to approximate the area enclosed by the polar curve r=f(θ)r=f(\theta) for a≤θ≤ba\le\theta\le b. Which choice for g(θ)g(\theta) will produce the correct area estimate? a) 12 f(θ)2\tfrac12\,f(\theta)^{2} b) f(θ)f(\theta) c) f(θ)2f(\theta)^{2} d) f(θ)2sin⁡θf(\theta)^{2}\sin\theta

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