either of two values that locate a point on a plane by its distance from a fixed pole and its angle from a fixed line passing through the pole
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polar coordinate::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | co-ordinate, coordinate |
Examples of polar coordinate
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Spherical polar coordinate systems are used in the analysis of the gravity field.
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The polar coordinate system is QUALITATIVELY different from the Euclidean one.
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There are two common methods for extending the polar coordinate system to three dimensions.
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Systems with a radial force are also good candidates for the use of the polar coordinate system.
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It's a robot whose axes form a polar coordinate system.
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Although one may speak of the second polar coordinate of a point, the article is on the system of coordinates.
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The polar coordinate system is used in many fields, including mathematics, physics, engineering, navigation and robotics.
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Presented in a polar coordinate grid, the wind rose shows the frequency of winds blowing from particular directions.
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Systems displaying radial symmetry provide natural settings for the polar coordinate system, with the central point acting as the pole.
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