At t increases, the graph of sketches
A) Clockwise and up
B) Counter-clockwise and up
C) Clockwise and down
D) Counter-clockwise and down
E) In a circle

Question

At t increases, the graph of  sketches
A) Clockwise and up 
B) Counter-clockwise and up 
C) Clockwise and down 
D) Counter-clockwise and down 
E) In a circle

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The graph of a polar equation r = a + b sin(θ) has a petal-like shape with b determining the number of petals and a determining the size. As t increases, the value of θ increases, causing the graph to rotate counterclockwise. Therefore, the correct answer is counter-clockwise and up.

At T Increases, the Graph of Sketches