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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is the name of the polar graph r=1+sin(theta) and a characteristic?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

This is known as a cardioid (since it looks somewhat like a heart). It's defining characteristic is that it's mostly circular but has a cusp on it that gives it its heart-like feature. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardioid

OpenStudy (anonymous):

shweet thanks

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

Graph can be seen here http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=polar+plot+r%3D1%2Bsin%28theta%29

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