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Unit 8: Get ready for parametric equations, polar coordinates, and vector-valued functions (BC only)

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From measuring the volume of a piece of pie to determining the forces acting on a satellite, measuring sectors and vectors brings calculus to the real world. Learn how to go beyond magnitude and add in some direction!

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