Multivariable Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53849-787-4
ISBN 13: 978-0-53849-787-9

Chapter 10 - Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates - Review - Exercises - Page 711: 56

Answer

$\theta= \cos^{-1} (\pm\dfrac{1}{e})$

Work Step by Step

Re-arrange the given equations as follows: $1-e (\cos \theta)=\dfrac{ed}{r}$ This implies that $\cos \theta=\dfrac{1}{e}(1-\dfrac{ed}{r})$ $\implies \theta=\cos^{-1} (\dfrac{1}{e}-\dfrac{d}{r})$ Now, find the asympototes for the hyperbola. Thus, we have $\theta=\lim\limits_{r \to \infty}\cos^{-1} (\dfrac{1}{e}-\dfrac{d}{r})$ Simplify: $\theta=\pm \cos^{-1} (\dfrac{1}{e})$ Therefore, $\theta= \cos^{-1} (\pm\dfrac{1}{e})$
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