Transform Coordinate System: Curvy to Euclidean Space

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The discussion focuses on transforming a curvy coordinate system, specifically polar coordinates, into Euclidean space. It establishes that regardless of the coordinate system used, the underlying space remains Euclidean. An example provided illustrates the transformation process from polar coordinates to Cartesian coordinates in a two-dimensional Euclidean plane.

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  • Basic knowledge of Euclidean geometry
  • Ability to perform coordinate transformations
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How do you transform a curvy coordinate system to that in euclidean space? An example will be greatly appreciated.
 
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TimeRip496 said:
How do you transform a curvy coordinate system to that in euclidean space? An example will be greatly appreciated.

I presume that by "curvy coordinate system" you mean "a coordinate system that is not Cartesian"?

The space is going to be Euclidean or not no matter which coordinates you use; I posted an example for a two-dimensional Euclidean plane in which the "curvy" coordinates are polar coordinates in your other thread.
 

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