For the polar curve

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

Problem

For the polar curve

r=1+\sin\theta

, what is the value of

\dfrac{dy}{dx}

\theta=\dfrac{\pi}{6}

? (a)

0

(b) undefined (vertical tangent) (c)

\sqrt{3}

(d)

-\sqrt{3}