Consider the Polar Equation $r = \frac { 8 } { 1 - 0.4 \cos \theta }$

question 419

Multiple Choice

Consider the polar equation: $r = \frac { 8 } { 1 - 0.4 \cos \theta }$
Identify the conic without graphing the equation.

• A) \(e < 1\) , the conic is a parabola.
• B) \(e < 1\) , the conic is a circle.
• C) \(e < 1\) , the conic is a hyperbola.
• D) \(e < 1\) , the conic is an ellipse.
• E)None of the above

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