cylindrical coordinates

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plural noun

1. three coordinates defining the location of a point in three-dimensional space in terms of its polar coordinates ( r , θ) in one plane, usually the ( x, y ) plane, and its perpendicular distance, z, measured from this plane

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The use of cylindrical coordinates is common in fields such as physics.

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A pipeline is a cylinder, so cylindrical coordinates would be best the best choice.

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Let’s consider the differences between rectangular and cylindrical coordinates by looking at the surfaces generated when each of the coordinates is held constant.

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Spherical coordinates make it simple to describe a sphere, just as cylindrical coordinates make it easy to describe a cylinder.

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Figure 5.51 A cylindrical box B described by cylindrical coordinates.

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