I am aware of the formula.. but can someone give me a clear definition of what the total area enclosed by a polar curve represents. Thanks
What is the total area enclosed by a polar curve and the x-axis?
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0If you put together the comments from Arturo and joriki I think you have an answer. If the question is the title and the curve is $r=1$, take the part of the area where $\cos(\theta)\ge 1$. I share their frustration with the conflict. – 2011-03-09