Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

For the polar curve given by r(θ)=1+2sin⁡θr(\theta)=1+2\sin\theta on 0≤θ≤π0\le \theta\le \pi, consider the portion of the curve traced once counter-clockwise beginning at θ=0\theta=0. (a) Write a definite integral whose value equals the length of this portion of the curve. (b) Using n=6n=6 subintervals of equal width, approximate the length from part (a) with a right-endpoint Riemann sum. Express your answer correct to three decimal places. (c) A calculus student claims that doubling the number of subintervals will reduce the absolute error of the approximation in part (b) by a factor of approximately four. Determine whether the claim is always true for this curve when the right-endpoint Riemann sum is used. Provide mathematical justification for your conclusion.

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