Explore the fundamentals of cylindrical coordinate systems in this 26-minute lecture from NPTEL-NOC IITM. Gain a comprehensive understanding of this essential mathematical concept, which is crucial for describing three-dimensional space in fields such as physics, engineering, and computer graphics. Learn how cylindrical coordinates relate to Cartesian coordinates and discover their applications in solving real-world problems involving symmetry around an axis.
Overview
Syllabus
Lecture 6 Part A - Introduction to cylindrical coordinate systems
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NPTEL-NOC IITM