Convert the equation given below in rectangular coordinates
Convert the equation given below in rectangular coordinates into an equation in polar coordinates: (x 4)^2 + y^2= 16
Solution
(x-4)^2 + y^2=16
The relationship between polar and rectangular coordinates is
R^2=x^2 + y^2 and x=Rcos theta ,y=R sin theta
And we have
(x-4)^2 + y^2=16
x^2 + 16 -8x +y^2=16
x^2-8x+y^2=0
R^2 - 8R cos theta=0
R(R- 8cos theta)=0
R-cos 8theta=0
R=8cos theta
