Polar Curve

Definition

A polar curve is a type of curve that is defined using polar coordinates, where the position of a point on the plane is described by its distance from the origin (r) and its angle with respect to the positive x-axis (θ).

Related terms

Polar Coordinates:

A system for locating points in a plane using their distance from an origin (r) and their angle with respect to a reference line (θ).

Polar Equation:

An equation that relates r and θ in order to define points on a polar curve.

Polar Graphing: The process of graphing curves using polar coordinates instead of rectangular coordinates.