How do you graph r = 4sin(theta)r=4sin(θ)?

1 Answer

The graph belongs to the conic family called circle. Assign several values for thetaθ then compute corresponding rr then plot the graph

Explanation:

The given r=4sin thetar=4sinθ is equivalent to

x^2+y^2=4yx2+y2=4y

and by completing the square

x^2+y^2-4y+4-4=0x2+y24y+44=0
(x-0)^2+(y-2)^2=4(x0)2+(y2)2=4

also using the "center-radius form#

(x-h)^2+(y-k)^2=r^2(xh)2+(yk)2=r2
(x-0)^2+(y-2)^2=2^2(x0)2+(y2)2=22
center (h, k)=(0, 2)(h,k)=(0,2)

with radius r=2r=2

now, you are ready to graph

kindly see the graph below
graph{x^2+y^2=4y[-10,10,-5,5]}

You may also use r=4 sin thetar=4sinθ right away by assigning values for thetaθ and noting all (r, theta)(r,θ) coordinates.

God bless you...