The rotational path traced by a point moving around a center while its distance from that center steadily grows or shrinks. Found in galaxies, seashells, springs, and drill bits, it determines whether a coil tightens clockwise or counterclockwise. Engineers, designers, and biologists rely on it to predict motion, match threads, and analyze natural growth patterns.
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