TI-83 Plus Polar Graphing 166
Chapter 5:
Polar Graphing
Getting Started: Polar Rose
Getting Started is a fast-paced introduction. Read the chapter for details.
The polar equation R=Asin(B
q
) graphs a rose. Graph the rose for A=8 and B=2.5,
and then explore the appearance of the rose for other values of A and B.
1. Press
z
to display the mode screen. Press
†
†
†
~
~
Í
to select
Pol
graphing
mode. Select the defaults (the options on the
left) for the other mode settings.
2. Press
o
to display the polar
Y=
editor. Press
8
˜
2.5
„
¤
Í
to define
r
1
.