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Convert the given Cartesian equation into a polar equation.
x2+y2=2y

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Answer: r=2sinθ.

Step-by-step explanation:To convert to polar coordinates, we use the relationships

xy=rcosθ=rsinθ.

Substituting these into the given equation, we find

x2+y2(rcosθ)2+(rsinθ)2r2cos2θ+r2sin2θ=2y=2(rsinθ)=2rsinθ

Factoring and applying the Pythagorean identity, we obtain

r2(cos2θ+sin2θ)r2(1)r2=2rsinθ=2rsinθ=2rsinθ

Dividing both sides by r yields

r2rr=2rsinθr=2sinθ

Thus, a polar equation representing the given function is r=2sinθ.

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