For the polar curve on the interval

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · AP · AP Precalculus · Trigonometric and Polar Functions · Trigonometric and Polar Functions

Problem

For the polar curve

r=3+2\cos\theta

on the interval

0\le\theta\le2\pi

, at which value of

\theta

is the distance from the pole minimized? (a)

0

(b)

\dfrac{\pi}{2}

(c)

\dfrac{2\pi}{3}

(d)

\pi