Vector in polar coordinates
Learning objectives
- To define the cartesian (rectangular) coordinates of a vector.
- To illustrate the transformation from polar to Cartesian (rectangular) Coordinates.
Cartesian (rectangular) Coordinates and polar coordinates of a 2D vector are shown here.
Click and drag the extremities of the vector. Slide the vector itself.
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