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Polar bearings
Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
What on earth are polar coordinates, and why would you want to use them?
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Maltese cross
Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
Sketch the graph of $xy(x^2 - y^2) = x^2 + y^2$ consisting of four curves and a single point at the origin. Convert to polar form. Describe the symmetries of the graph.
problem
Polar flower
Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
This polar equation is a quadratic. Plot the graph given by each
factor to draw the flower.
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Prepare for university - pure mathematics
Helpful preparation for those intending to study a course involving pure mathematics at university.
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Prepare for university - applied mathematics
Helpful preparation for university for those intending to study a
course involving applied mathematics at university.
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NRICH and Olympiads
A useful entry point into the NRICH site for those students interested in Mathematical Olympiad problems or the Maths Challenges.