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Chapter 28: Polar Coordinates

Introduction

The rectangular coordinates in a plane are not the only useful ones.

Radius and angle with respect to the x-axis form "polar" coordinates which often come in handy.

 

Topics

28.1 Definitions and Conversions

28.2 Some Curves in Polar Coordinates

28.3 Arc Length in Polar Coordinates

28.4 Area in Polar Coordinates

28.5 A Polar Plotter