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I'm trying to do some polar equations in Excel, and I'm not sure on how, or
if I can do it. Help please?
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You'll need to calculate
X=R*COS(THETA)
Y=R*SIN(THETA)
(converting degrees to radians if necessary)
and plot Y against X in an XY graph.
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I'm trying to do some polar equations in Excel, and I'm not sure on how,
or
if I can do it. Help please?



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You can also use a radar chart to mimic a polar plot. See an example of how
to do this here
http://www.edferrero.com/PolarPlot.xls

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