Are length of polar curves Find the length of

Chapter 11, Problem 34E

(choose chapter or problem)

Get Unlimited Answers
QUESTION:

27-34. Arc length of polar curves Find the length of the following polar curves.

The parabola \(r=\sqrt{2} /(1+\cos \theta), \text { for } 0 \leq \theta \leq \pi / 2\)

Questions & Answers

QUESTION:

27-34. Arc length of polar curves Find the length of the following polar curves.

The parabola \(r=\sqrt{2} /(1+\cos \theta), \text { for } 0 \leq \theta \leq \pi / 2\)

ANSWER:

Solution 34E

Step 1 of 4:

In this problem we need to find the length of the parabola , for

The length of a curve with polar equation , is given by

  L =  ...(1)  

Cosider

The visual representation of the curve is shown below

Add to cart


Study Tools You Might Need

Not The Solution You Need? Search for Your Answer Here:

×

Login

Login or Sign up for access to all of our study tools and educational content!

Forgot password?
Register Now

×

Register

Sign up for access to all content on our site!

Or login if you already have an account

×

Reset password

If you have an active account we’ll send you an e-mail for password recovery

Or login if you have your password back