
Polar curves
Polar curves are a way to represent the shape of a curve using angles and distances from a fixed central point called the origin. Instead of using traditional x and y coordinates, each point on a polar curve is defined by an angle (theta) from a reference direction and a radius (distance) from the center. As you change the angle, the radius varies, tracing out different patterns. This method is especially useful for modeling circular, spiral, and symmetrical shapes, providing a different perspective on how curves behave relative to a central point.