Let s = arc length and Θ = the angle subtended.
So, if s = rΘ and r = 3sinΘ, then s = 3ΘsinΘ
If the angle rotates pi/2, half of the arc length is encompassed. So,
(1/2)s = 3(pi/2)sin(pi/2) = 3pi/2 then s = 2(3pi/2) = 3pi
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asked 11/05/20What is distance around the graph of r = 3 sin θ ? (4 points)
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Let s = arc length and Θ = the angle subtended.
So, if s = rΘ and r = 3sinΘ, then s = 3ΘsinΘ
If the angle rotates pi/2, half of the arc length is encompassed. So,
(1/2)s = 3(pi/2)sin(pi/2) = 3pi/2 then s = 2(3pi/2) = 3pi
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