cylindrical coordinates

British  

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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Example Sentences

Based on this reasoning, cylindrical coordinates might be the best choice.

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Figure 5.51 A cylindrical box B described by cylindrical coordinates.

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To convert from rectangular to cylindrical coordinates, we use the conversion x = r cos θ and y = r sin θ.

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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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In this way, cylindrical coordinates provide a natural extension of polar coordinates to three dimensions.

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