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OCR FP2 Polar coordinates (area)

Guys can you help me with the last part of the questions?
How do I turn 0.5r^2 to the given form?
I tried lots of different ways but couldnt get there.
Thanks in advance
Reply 1
Original post by kabilan13
Guys can you help me with the last part of the questions?
How do I turn 0.5r^2 to the given form?
I tried lots of different ways but couldnt get there.
Thanks in advance


cos2x = 1 - 2sin2x

let x = θ/2 in this identity

PS quickly change the spelling in "polar" of your thread because MrM is about.
(edited 9 years ago)
Reply 2
Original post by TeeEm
cos2x = 1 - 2sin2x

let x = θ/2 in this identity

PS quickly change the spelling in "polar" of your thread because MrM is about.


Omg I feel like an idiot
Thank you so much
Reply 3
Original post by kabilan13
Omg I feel like an idiot
Thank you so much


my pleasure

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