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Polar coordinates (English)

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Definition (keystage 3)

A co-ordinate system where we measure distance from a fixed reference point (the pole) and angle from a fixed reference line.

Relations

broader:: (en) Coordinate system; (en) ntuple
references:: (en) Coordinate geometry of the plane
referenced:: (en) Phi; (en) Polar graphs

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