Arc length in polar coordinates
This interactive figure dynamically illustrates how the length of an arc along the graph a polar function is calculated. It also displays an approximate value of the length of such an arc broken up into segments.
Note:
This figure uses the variable t instead of the variable .
To enter an exact value in the input box, such as , type "5pi/6".
Developed for use with Thomas' Calculus, published by Pearson.