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what polar coordinates represent the same as that of point P(4,30)

 May 13, 2014

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The polar representation of cartesian point (x,y) is (r,θ) where 

r=x2+y2θ=tan1(yx)

So, with x = 4 and y = 30

r=42+302r=30.2654919008431119

theta=tan3601(304)theta=82.405356631409

 May 13, 2014
 #1
avatar+33654 
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Best Answer

The polar representation of cartesian point (x,y) is (r,θ) where 

r=x2+y2θ=tan1(yx)

So, with x = 4 and y = 30

r=42+302r=30.2654919008431119

theta=tan3601(304)theta=82.405356631409

Alan May 13, 2014

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