The diagrams of R = a+b*sin(p*A/q)^M
Example of MD2002 Program ABG


Q1. Where can we get this diagram of R=1+1*sin(9*A/4)^3 ?
A1. It is in chapter 52 and program 6


Q2. How to get this diagram on internet ?
A2. It requires Program ABG
    * Step 1 : Use program ABG to get the graph of R=1+1*sin(9*A/4)^3
    * Step 2 : After enter program ABG
    • Click Start to get menu.
    • Click Topic 5 in upper box.
    • The bottom diagrams contain the diagram of this function.
    * Step 3 : Click Back to see more samples.

Q3. What is the cycle domain of r=1+1*sin(9*A/4)^3 ?
A3. The cycle domain is from 0 to 2*q*pi if p is odd M is odd
    * Hence cycle domain is 8*pi since p=9, q=4 and M=3
    * We can prove it graphically

    • Step 1 : Use program ABG
    • Step 2 : After entering program ABG
      • Click Start to get menu.
      • Click subject 1 in upper box.
      • Click program 06 in lower boox.
      • Give values 9, 4, 3 for p, q, M.
        • Left diagram is incomplet and A = 0 to 4*pi.
        • right diagram is completA = 0 to 8*pi.
        • Hence the cycle domain is 2*q*pi or 8*pi.
      • Click Back command to see more samples.
    * The maximum value of R=a+b*sin(p*A/q)^M is (a+b)

Q4. Study the following questions
A4. Questions
  • Compare y=sin(x) and r=sin(A).
  • Patterns of R=1+1*sin(p*A/4)^M.
  • Convert r=sin(A) to (x-h)^2+(y-k)^2=r^2.
  • Find petals of r=sin(3.1*A).
  • Find pattern of r=0+1*sec(p*A/4)^M.
  • Find pattern of r=0+1*sec(p*A/4)^M.
  • Find pattern of r=1+1*sin(p*A/4)^M.
  • Find pattern of r=2+4*sin(p*A/4)^M.
  • Find pattern of r=4+2*sin(p*A/4)^M.
  • Find pattern of r=4+2*tan(p*A/4)^M.
Study Tools
  • Step 1 : Use program ABG
  • Step 2 : Select program after entering ABG
    • Click start to enter the menu.
    • Click subject to enter the program menu.
    • Click program number.
    • Enter oncstants if requred.
    • Click Back command to continue.
    Example : Prove that R=sin(N*A) has 2*N petals if N is even.
    • It is in subject 2 for R = 0 + 1*sin(p*A/q)^M.
    • That is a=0, p=interger, q=1 and M=1.
    • The diagrams in top row is for p=1,2,3,4,5,6.
    • For p=2,4,6 and petals = 4,8,12.
    • Graphical proof is completed.

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