Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Polar Coordinates
Polar coordinates represent a point in a two-dimensional space using a distance from a reference point (the origin) and an angle from a reference direction (usually the positive x-axis). The format is (r, θ), where 'r' is the radial distance and 'θ' is the angle in radians or degrees. Understanding this system is crucial for converting to rectangular coordinates.
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Rectangular Coordinates
Rectangular coordinates, also known as Cartesian coordinates, express a point in a two-dimensional space using two values: (x, y). The x-coordinate indicates the horizontal position, while the y-coordinate indicates the vertical position. Converting from polar to rectangular coordinates involves using the relationships x = r * cos(θ) and y = r * sin(θ).
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Conversion Formulas
To convert polar coordinates to rectangular coordinates, the formulas x = r * cos(θ) and y = r * sin(θ) are used. These formulas derive from the definitions of sine and cosine in a right triangle, where 'r' is the hypotenuse and 'θ' is the angle. Mastery of these formulas is essential for accurately finding rectangular coordinates from polar coordinates.
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