Arc Length in Polar Form

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Arc Length in Polar Form

For:

$$r=f(\theta)$$

from $$\theta=\alpha$$ to $$\theta=\beta$$:

$$L=\int_\alpha^\beta\sqrt{r^2+\left(\frac{dr}{d\theta}\right)^2}\,d\theta$$

Usage

- Used to find the length of a polar curve.

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