Hello, how to find area enclosed by r=theta, in polar coordinates. Theta greater than 0 and less than pi. For the theta ranging from pi/2 to pi it is clear. How do i compute for the 0 to pi/2.

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jtvatsim · Answer

Looks like you are almost to the answer. Is this for a Calculus class?

anonymous · Answer

Yes ,it is for calculus II. I understand that the initial integral is with respect to y, but I am having difficulty to set proper equation.

jtvatsim · Answer

OK, first, let's draw a diagram of the function in question. We are interested in r = theta. This has the following picture:

jtvatsim · Answer

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