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What is the name of the shape graphed by the function r = 1 + sine ?

A. Cardioid
B. Circle
C. Limaçon
D. Line

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Given that theta traces a continuous interval of pi, “limacon” is the name of the graph. However, this is a special case of a limacon, called a “cardiod". The stem “cardio" means “heart". It can be graphed on a calculator like desmos, showing it as an upside-down heart-shape
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I think its A. Cardioid
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