Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The area between two polar curves refers to the region enclosed by two polar curves on a polar coordinate system.
Related terms
Polar coordinates: A coordinate system in which each point is determined by its distance from a fixed point (pole) and its angle from a fixed direction (polar axis).
Area of a sector: The amount of space inside a sector of a circle or any other shape bounded by an arc and two radii.
Integral calculus: A branch of calculus that deals with finding areas, volumes, and other quantities using integrals.