Given That the Polar Equation R Models the Orbits of the Planets

question 121

Multiple Choice

Given that the polar equation r models the orbits of the planets about the sun,
-Suppose that a radio transmission pattern can be modeled by $$\mathrm { r } ^ { 2 } = 28,900 \cos 2 \theta , \text { for } 0 ^ { \circ } \leq \theta \leq 360 ^ { \circ }$$ where the units are miles. Determine how far the signal reaches to the east, assuming that east is represented by the direction of the positive x-axis.

• A) 57,800 miles
• B) 340 miles
• C) 28,900 miles
• D) 170 miles

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