Calculus of Polar Curves - Calc BC - Calculator Allowed

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What is a polar curve?

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A polar curve is a curve represented in polar coordinates, where each point on the curve is defined by a distance from a reference point (the pole) and an angle from a reference direction.

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What is the formula for the slope of a polar curve?

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What is a cardioid?

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How do you find the slope of a cardioid at a specific angle?

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What is the significance of horizontal tangents in polar curves?

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What is the formula for the length of a polar curve?

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What is a four-leaved rose in polar coordinates?

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How do you determine where a polar curve has a horizontal tangent?

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What is the area enclosed by a polar curve?

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What is the relationship between polar and Cartesian coordinates?

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