Convert r = Gcos(θ) to an equation in rectangular coordinates. What shape is this?
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To convert this equation to rectangular coordinates, we can substitute the expressions for x and y from the polar-to-rectangular conversion equations. r = Gcos(θ) => r^2 = (Gcos(θ))^2 Now, substitute x = rcos(θ) and y = rsin(θ): r^2 = x^2 + y^2 (since r^2 = x^2 Show more…
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