BUISNESS Study Guide - Product Rule
Document Summary
Polar coordinates are a two-dimensional coordinate system that allows us to identify and locate points in a plane based on the angle and distance from a fixed origin. They are particularly useful when dealing with geometry and calculus problems involving curves. In this practice material, we will discuss the properties of polar coordinates and explore the practical applications of the subject. Through a combination of examples and exercises, we will gain a better understanding of how to work with points and vectors in this coordinate system. The polar coordinate system is most often used in two-dimensional calculations. It is based on the polar angle, which is the angle measured from the positive x axis in the counterclockwise direction. The angle is measured in either radians or degrees, and the point"s distance from the origin is given using the polar radius. Together, these two pieces of information define a single point in the coordinate plane.
