A line segment L of length 2a has its two end points on the x- and y-axes,

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A line segment L of length 2a has its two end points on the x- and y-axes, respectively. The point P is on L and is such that OP is perpendicular to L. Show that the set of points P satisfying this condition is a four-leaved rose by finding its polar equation.
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Calculus

ISBN: 978-0131429246

9th edition

Authors: Dale Varberg, Edwin J. Purcell, Steven E. Rigdon

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