What is the area that this encloses?
r = 4cos(3θ)
Perform an integration in polar (r,è) coordinates. The area differential element is
(1/2) r^2 dè
Area = Integral of 8 cos^2(3è) dè
0 to 2 pi
r = 4cos(3θ)
(1/2) r^2 dè
Area = Integral of 8 cos^2(3è) dè
0 to 2 pi