We are asked to describe the graphs of the given cylindrical or spherical equations. Problem 7: $r = 5$ in cylindrical coordinates. Problem 8: $\rho = 5$ in spherical coordinates. Problem 9: $\phi = \pi/6$ in spherical coordinates. Problem 10: $\theta = \pi/6$ in cylindrical coordinates. Problem 11: $r = 3\cos\theta$ in cylindrical coordinates. Problem 12: $r = 2\sin 2\theta$ in cylindrical coordinates.
2025/4/19
1. Problem Description
We are asked to describe the graphs of the given cylindrical or spherical equations.
Problem 7: in cylindrical coordinates.
Problem 8: in spherical coordinates.
Problem 9: in spherical coordinates.
Problem 10: in cylindrical coordinates.
Problem 11: in cylindrical coordinates.
Problem 12: in cylindrical coordinates.
2. Solution Steps
Problem 7:
In cylindrical coordinates, represents the distance from the z-axis. The equation represents a cylinder of radius 5 centered on the z-axis.
Problem 8:
In spherical coordinates, represents the distance from the origin. The equation represents a sphere of radius 5 centered at the origin.
Problem 9:
In spherical coordinates, is the angle from the positive z-axis. The equation represents a cone opening upwards from the origin with a half-angle of with respect to the positive z-axis.
Problem 10:
In cylindrical coordinates, is the angle from the positive x-axis in the xy-plane. The equation represents a half-plane that extends from the z-axis at an angle of from the positive x-axis.
Problem 11:
In cylindrical coordinates, we can multiply both sides by to get . We know that and . So, the equation becomes . Completing the square, we have , which simplifies to . This is a circle in the xy-plane centered at with a radius of . This extends infinitely along the z-axis forming a cylinder.
Problem 12:
In cylindrical coordinates, we can use the double angle formula to rewrite the equation as . Multiplying both sides by , we get . Since , , and , we have . Thus, .
This represents a four-leaf rose in the xy-plane.
3. Final Answer
Problem 7: A cylinder of radius 5 centered on the z-axis.
Problem 8: A sphere of radius 5 centered at the origin.
Problem 9: A cone opening upwards from the origin with a half-angle of with respect to the positive z-axis.
Problem 10: A half-plane that extends from the z-axis at an angle of from the positive x-axis.
Problem 11: A cylinder whose cross-section in the xy-plane is a circle centered at (3/2, 0) with radius 3/