R = sinθ

Definition

This equation represents points on a polar coordinate system, where r represents the distance from the origin and θ represents the angle measured counterclockwise from the positive x-axis.

Related terms

Polar Coordinate System: A coordinate system that uses angles and distances from a fixed point (origin) to represent points in a plane.

Cartesian Coordinate System: A coordinate system that uses x and y coordinates to represent points in a plane.

Angle Measure: The measure of rotation between two rays sharing a common endpoint, usually measured in degrees or radians.