We know that
Limacons are in the form
r=a(+-)b*sin (theta) or r=a(+-)b*cos (theta)
in this problem
r=a(+-)b*sin (theta)
so
is symmetric to y axis
a=1/2
b=1/2
a/b=1---------> Cardioid (hearth shaped)
see the attached figure
the answer is the option
<span>A. Cardioid </span>
Limacons are in the form
r=a(+-)b*sin (theta) or r=a(+-)b*cos (theta)
in this problem
r=a(+-)b*sin (theta)
so
is symmetric to y axis
a=1/2
b=1/2
a/b=1---------> Cardioid (hearth shaped)
see the attached figure
the answer is the option
<span>A. Cardioid </span>