Plotting in Polar Coordinates

Dr. K. G. TeBeest

Example 2: Plot

A 3-petaled rose.

Note how the petals fill in as the range is increased.

Here is used instead of since is easier to type.

> r:= sin( 3 * t );

> plot( r, t = 0 .. 1*Pi/6, coords = polar, scaling = constrained, thickness = 2);

> plot( r, t = 0 .. 2*Pi/6, coords = polar, scaling = constrained, thickness = 2);

> plot( r, t = 0 .. 3*Pi/6, coords = polar, scaling = constrained, thickness = 2);

> plot( r, t = 0 .. 4*Pi/6, coords = polar, scaling = constrained, thickness = 2);

> plot( r, t = 0 .. 5*Pi/6, coords = polar, scaling = constrained, thickness = 2);

> plot( r, t = 0 .. 6*Pi/6, coords = polar, scaling = constrained, thickness = 2);