To find: polar equation of the conic
Answer to Problem 48E
The polar equation of the conic is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
Convert the two vertices into rectangular coordinates. Find the center of the ellipse.
Find a, the distance between one of the vertices and the center.
Find c, the distance between the center and the foci at
Find the eccentricity.
Let d1 be the distance between the directrix and the vertex that is closest to the focus at
The directrix is above the pole since the closest vertex to the pole is above the pole. Write the equation for the ellipse.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the polar equation of the conic is
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