key term - Dr/dθ

Definition

In polar coordinates, dr/dθ represents the rate at which the distance from the origin (r) changes as θ varies. It measures how quickly or slowly an object moves away from or toward the origin as it rotates around it.

Related terms

Polar Coordinates:

A coordinate system that uses an angle (θ) and radial distance (r) from a fixed point (origin) to represent points in two-dimensional space.

Polar Graphs: Graphs created using polar coordinates, where points are plotted based on their angle and distance from the origin.

Parametric Equations:

A set of equations that express variables x and y independently in terms of another parameter (usually denoted as t), commonly used to represent curves or paths in a plane.