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### Polar Bearings

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What on earth are polar coordinates, and why would you want to use them?

### An Introduction to Polar Coordinates

##### Stage: 4 and 5

This introduction to polar coordinates describes what is an effective way to specify position. This article explains how to convert between polar and cartesian coordinates and also encourages the. . . .

### Polar Flower

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This polar equation is a quadratic. Plot the graph given by each factor to draw the flower.

### Maltese Cross

##### Stage: 5 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.

### Bent Out of Shape

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An introduction to bond angle geometry.