Find the rectangular coordinates of the point with the polar coordinates (3, 3π/2).
Solution:
Polar coordinates are defined by a magnitude(r) and angle (θ)
(r, θ) = (3, 3π/2)
We have to find the rectangular coordinates of the point.
Now, we have to multiply r by sine and cosine of the angle.
x = r cos(θ)
y = r sin(θ)
So, x = 3 cos(3π/2)
x = 3(0)
x = 0
y = 3 sin(3π/2)
y = 3(-1)
y = -3
Therefore, the rectangular coordinates are x = 0 and y = -3.
Find the rectangular coordinates of the point with the polar coordinates (3, 3π/2).
Summary:
The rectangular coordinates of the point with polar coordinates (3, 3π/2) is x = 0 and y = -3.
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