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Transform vectors from cartesian to cylindrical coordinates?

 
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Jan20-12, 03:47 PM   #1
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Transform vectors from cartesian to cylindrical coordinates?


1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

How do I transform a vector from cartesian to cylindrical coordinates?

v=(x,y,z) = (λx,λy,0) where lambda is a constant.

Thanks guys,

2. Relevant equations



3. The attempt at a solution

I tried v = (r,θ,z) = (λrCosθ, λrSinθ, 0) but my teacher said it wasn't right.
 
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