Polar Curves

Enter a polar equation in the box - note that you will need to use the symbol selector in the box to enter THETA. Adjust the slider to see your curve traced out. Pay attention to the connection between the polar curve and the corresponding Cartesian graph of angle vs radius. Also note the length of the cycle required to trace the entire curve. To change the viewing window, hold the shift button and left-click to drag the graph or use the scroll wheel to zoom in/out. You can also adjust the axes by holding the shift button and left-click on the axis you want to change.