Area in Polar Coordinates

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Area in Polar Coordinates

For a polar curve:

$$r=f(\theta)$$

the area swept from $$\theta=\alpha$$ to $$\theta=\beta$$ is:

$$A=\frac{1}{2}\int_\alpha^\beta r^2\,d\theta$$

Usage

- Used to calculate areas of regions described in polar coordinates.

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