Cartesian Definition and 549 Threads

  1. K

    How to convert cylindrical coordinate to cartesian coordinate?

    Homework Statement Cylindrical: (5,5,53.2) Cartesian = ?? How bout Cartesian to coordinate? Any websites that shows all the conversions?
  2. M

    Scale drawing with Cartesian solution and Polar representation

    PLEASE HELP ! THANK YOU (: 1. My teacher gave us a drawing with 4 vectors on it. Vector A = 130 N and is at a 20 degree angle. Vector B = 100 N and is at a 70 degree angle. Vector C = 70 N and is on the x-axis. Vector D = 50 N and is at a 10 degree angle. Given this picture we are told to...
  3. C

    What is the Cartesian equation of the plane containing a given line and point?

    Homework Statement Question is "The Cartesian equation of the plane containing the line x=3t , y =1+t , z=2-t and passing through the point (-1,2,1) is?" Homework Equations \begin{array}{l} n \bullet (r - r_0 ) = 0 \\ < n_1 ,n_2 ,n_3 > \bullet < x - x_0 ,y - y_0 ,z - z_0 >...
  4. D

    Converting F to Cartesian Coordinates

    Homework Statement Convert F into cartesian coordinates from spherical F = -4*theta*e_r + 1e_phi r(t) = 2, theta(t) = 4t, phi(t) = pi / 2 Homework Equations x = rsin(theta)cos(phi) y = rsin(theta)sin(phi) z = rcos(phi) The Attempt at a Solution Where I'm having problem is converting F into...
  5. Mentallic

    Plotting Cartesian Circles to Touch Unit Circle Once

    I have 3 circles, all cleverly plotted so as to touch the unit circle just once: x^2+y^2=1 (1) (x+1)^2+(y-1)^2=3-2\sqrt{2} (2) (x-\frac{\sqrt{7}}{2})^2+(y-\frac{1}{2})^2=3-2\sqrt{2} (3) What I need is a circle (in general form like those above) that touches all 3 circles just once...
  6. C

    Can Cross Product Methods Yield Different Cartesian Equations for a Plane?

    this is just a simple question For a plane in vector form, can the cartesian equation (Ax+By+Cz+D=0) be found by finding the cross product of the two vectors? My understanding is that A, B and C are the components of the normal of the plane, which can be found by doing the cross product...
  7. Somefantastik

    2D Cartesian integral to polar integral

    Hey everybody, \int_{B(0,\epsilon)} log \frac{1}{r} \ dxdy \ = \ \int^{2\pi}_{0} d\theta \ \int^{\epsilon}_{0} log \frac{1}{r} \ rdr when r = r(x,y) and B is a small ball with radius \epsilon Is this right? I haven't done this in forever and I need to be sure. Thanks!
  8. C

    Changing from cartesian to polar

    Homework Statement A particle moves in a two-dimensional orbit defined by: x(t)= A(2\alphat-sin(\alphat) y(t)= A(1-cos(\alphat) a) Find the tangential acceleration a_t and normal acceleration a_n as a function of time where the tangential and normal components are taken with respect to the...
  9. V

    Convert a cylindrical coordinate vector to cartesian coordinates

    Homework Statement Convert the following cylindrical coordinate vector to a Cartesian vector: \overrightarrow{A}\,=\,\rho\,z\,sin\,\phi\,\hat{\rho}\,+\,3\,\rho\,cos\,\phi\,\hat{\phi}\,+\,\rho\,cos\,\phi\,sin\,\phi\,\hat{z} Homework Equations...
  10. V

    Transform a vector from Cartesian to Cylindrical coordinates

    Homework Statement Transform the vector below from Cartesian to Cylindrical coordinates: Q\,=\,\frac{\sqrt{x^2\,+\,y^2}}{\sqrt{x^2\,+\,y^2\,+\,z^2}}\,\hat{x}\,-\,\frac{y\,z}{x^2\,+\,y^2\,+\,z^2}\,\hat{z} Homework Equations Use these equations...
  11. V

    Converting from Cartesian to Cylindrical coords - but division by zero

    Converting from Cartesian to Cylindrical coords - but division by zero! Homework Statement Let's say I want to convert the point P(0, -4, 3) to cylindrical. To convert from Cartesian to Cylindrical coordinates, one must use the formulas listed below. Homework Equations...
  12. B

    Thanks,JimCalculating forces between stars in 3D space

    Hello, What is the best way to determine direction, force, and velocity in three dimensional Cartesian coordinates? Explanation: I am writing a program to do some star motion simulations. I will edit in some stars, give them their mass, along with initial position and velocity, and see what...
  13. G

    Convert equation from cartesian to spherical

    This should be relitively simple: y = x ... convert to spherical coords: p*sin(r)*sin(t) = p*sin(r)*cos(t) which reduces to... sin(t) = cos(t) tan(t) = 1 (is this right?) t =~ 0.78... (Can i get a nice fraction for this?) Any help is appreciated. - glog
  14. F

    Cartesian vector application involving two forces.

    Homework Statement Two forces act on an object at an angle of 50°. One force is 150 N. The resultant force is 200 N. Find the second force and the angle that it makes with the resultant.Homework Equations Ux=|U|cos(theta) Uy=|U|sin(theta) The Attempt at a Solution Basically I began by...
  15. D

    Changing cartesian integral to polar integral

    Change the Cartesian integral to the equivalent polar integral and evaluate: Integral of (x dx dy), limits of integration are from 0 <= y <= 6, 0 <= x <= y. --------------- I don't need help as much in evaluating the integral as just setting it up right. To change this to a polar...
  16. E

    When looking at a cartesian graph

    should every whole number that curve x crosses be taken into consideration when constructing a polar graph? For example, when y=1 is crossed, should the radius be drawn on the polar graph if the x value is not an exact, uh, pi number (for example instead of .77 which is pi/4 the x value that...
  17. N

    The domain of a cartesian function from parametric equations

    x = 2cot t y = (sin t)^2 t is greater than 0 but less than or equal to pi/2 The cartesian can be found using trig identities to be: y = 8/ (4+ x^2) What would be the range of the cartesian equation? I think it would be x is greater than or equal to 0, since when t = pi/2, x =...
  18. F

    Coordinate Rotation in a Cartesian 3-Space

    I have been trying to derive a set of equations for a new Cartesian coordinate system after a rotation of an original coordinate system. This is what I did: 1) I transformed the Cartesian coordinates (x,y,z) into spherical coordinates (r,p,q): x= r cos(q) cos(p) y= r cos(q) sin(p)...
  19. J

    Resolve the cartesian unit vectors into their cylindrical components

    Homework Statement The problem is :''Resolve the cartesian unit vectors into their cylindrical components(using scale factors) The Attempt at a Solution It's simple to do the inverse(resolving cylindricl unit vectors into cartesian components),but I'm having some ''trouble'' with the...
  20. C

    Expressing complex numbers in cartesian form

    4 Questions: (1 + i) / (1 - i) Ans: i (2 + 3i) / (5 - 6i) Ans: (-8+27i)/61 1/i - (3i)/(1-i) Ans: (3-5i)/2 i^123 - 4i^9 - 4^i Ans: -9i Could someone please explain the method (detailed) as to how these answers were obatined? I understand other questions in the same...
  21. Simfish

    Cartesian product of cartesian products

    So if we have sets A X B where A is (a_n, b_m) and C X D where C is (c_o, d_p), the cartesian product of the sets is (A X B) X (C X D) [(a_n, b_m, c_o, d_p)]. Is this correct? And thus, do parenthesis matter at all in Cartesian products? What about order? Is (a_n, b_m) equivalent to (b_m, a_n)?
  22. sujoykroy

    Cardinality of Cartesian Product

    Can you prove the following theory of cardinality for a Cartesian product, - \left|\:A\:\right|\:\leq\:\left|\:A\:\times\:B\:\right|\: if\: B\neq\phi In English, The cardinality of a set A is less than or equal to the cardinality of Cartesian product of A and a non empty set B.
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    Need to map from cartesian R3 to a plane in R2

    Homework Statement This is actually a programming assignment, however it's very math involved. Given a set of points in R3 (x,y,z coordinates plus a weighted value) that are known to be coplanar, I need to draw an appropriately rotated, scaled, and colored plane intersecting the data. We...
  24. T

    Going from Spherical coordinates to Cartesian

    Homework Statement Convert the point `(rho,theta,phi) = (6, (5pi)/4, pi/2)` to Cartesian coordinates. Give answers as positive values, either as expressions, or decimals to one decimal place. The Attempt at a Solution {x}=r*sintheta*cosphi {y}=r*sintheta*sinphi {z}=r*costheta So...
  25. V

    The Visual Representation of a Cartesian 3D Axis System

    How do you draw an Cartesian 3D-axis-system? The Y-axis seems to have some perspective; what's the position of the observer? What's the 'way' of placement, and why? All 'links' are welcome. Dank u.
  26. R

    Solve Polar to Cartesian Equation & Identify Graph

    Homework Statement Replace the polar equation by an equivalent Cartesian (rectangular) equation. Then identify or describe the graph. ****Let's just make x = theta because I can't find a theta symbol***** r = 2cos(x) + 2sin(x) Homework Equations none? The Attempt at a...
  27. N

    Cartesian and polar coordinates - integrals

    Homework Statement When dealing with an integral integrated with respect to dxdy, I can convert this to polar coordinates, and then integrate with respect to dr d\theta. But I have to multiply with a "r" before integrating. If I am dealing with an integral with respect to dydz, I can...
  28. T

    Simple polar to cartesian conversion

    Find a Cartesian equation for the curve. 18=rcos \theta \frac{\ 18}{cos \theta}= \sqrt{x^2+y^2} how do I get rid of the cosine?
  29. J

    Latitude Longitude -&gt; Polar Form -&gt; Cartesian Coordinates

    [SOLVED] Latitude Longitude -&gt; Polar Form -&gt; Cartesian Coordinates Homework Statement I need to convert 46 Degrees North 80 Degrees west into Cartesian coordinates, based on the assumption that the Earth is a sphere (althought it's not). Homework Equations...
  30. W

    Conversion from Parametric to Cartesian

    Homework Statement Reduce these parametric functions to a single cartesian equation: $\displaylines{ x = at^2 \cr y = 2at \cr} $ $\displaylines{ x = 3{\mathop{\rm Sec}\nolimits} \left( \alpha \right) \cr y = 5{\mathop{\rm Tan}\nolimits} \left( \alpha \right) \cr} $...
  31. J

    Converting intrinsic equation to cartesian

    Homework Statement Intrinsic eqn of a curve is s = 12(sin \varphi)^{2} where s is length of arc from origin and \varphi is angle of tangent at a point with x axis. Show the cartesian eqn is (8-x)^{\frac{2}{3}}+y^{\frac{2}{3}}=4Homework Equations^{} \frac{dy}{dx}=tan\varphi...
  32. C

    Converting Polar Coordinates to Cartesian Coordinates

    Homework Statement The polar coordinates of a point are r=6.00 m and theta 250. What are the Cartesian coordinates? X=? Y=? Homework Equations Cos=adj./hyp. sin=opp./hyp The Attempt at a Solution Would I just need to calculate the cos and sin? That is, I would just do sin...
  33. C

    What is the Cartesian form of 1/(2^j)?

    Homework Statement I solved this following problem but I am not sure whether I did this right: convert (1/(2^j)) to cartesian form. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution re^j\theta = a+jb a=r cos \theta= cos -\pi/2 b= sin -\pi/2 = -1 1/(2^j) = 2^-j...
  34. T

    Cartesian product & Surjective functions

    I'm a bit stuck here, my question asks me to prove that the product of 2 enumerable sets is indeed enumerable with an argument or a counterexample. I pretty much have no idea on how to proceed, although i know that the product is enumerable
  35. T

    Conversion from Cartesian to toroidal coordinates

    Wikipedia details the technique for converting from toroidal coords to cartesian. How do you convert the other way? *EDIT* Is there any free (or nearly free) software which allows you to solve algebraic equations and express variables in terms of existing formulae, AND supports sin, cos, tan...
  36. W

    Cartesian Equation for Parametric Curve: x(t)=3sin(2t), y=4cos(2t)

    Homework Statement Give a Cartesian equation for the parametric curve x(t)=3sin(2t) and y=4cos(2t) Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I'm not sure if I'm doing this right since x^2+y^2=1 I thought sin^2(2t)+cos^2(2t)=1 should be the right answer am i wrong so...
  37. R

    Infinite Cubical Well in Cartesian Coordinates

    Homework Statement Use separation of variables in cartesian coordinates to solve the infinite cubical well (or "particle in a box"): V(x,y,z) = \{^{0, if x, y, z are all between 0 and a;}_{\infty , otherwise.} Homework Equations Well, I've been trying to use \frac{1}{2}mv^{2} + V =...
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    Convert the coordiates of one vector between 2 Cartesian system

    hi, all, run into one geometry problem: I have two 3-D Cartesian systems, A and B. they share the same original. the coordinate (2,3,3) in B system is the same vector as (118,2090,1000)in A system( there may be scale difference, but they are the same direction); then what is the vector in B...
  39. N

    Binary relation in a cartesian product

    How many binary relation can be formed from the cartesian product below: A = { 1 , 2 } & B = {a } i know there are two ordered pairs in this cartesian products A * B. i also know that there are 4 binary realtions. could someone please write those four relations for me, i am really...
  40. tony873004

    What is the Cartesian equation for a circle with a radius of 2?

    Identify the curve by finding a Cartesian equation for the curve. r=2 My attempt: r=2 makes a circle with a radius of 2, so: \begin{array}{l} x^2 + y^2 = r^2 \\ y^2 = r^2 - x^2 \\ \\ y = \pm \sqrt {r^2 - x^2 } \\ \\ y = \pm \sqrt {2^2 - x^2 } \\ \\ y...
  41. N

    Conversion from Polar to Cartesian (ellipse)

    Homework Statement Convert the conic section to standard form. r=\frac{1}{8-4*sin(\theta} Homework Equations x=rcos(\theta) y=rsinx(\theta) The Attempt at a Solution r=\frac{1}{8-4*sin(\theta} r^2=\frac{1}{64-64*sin(\theta)+16sin^2(\theta)} r^2= x^2 + y^2 I can see the...
  42. N

    Solve Quadratic Equation: Exact Cartesian Form

    Hello, My question comes in two parts, I don't know if the first part is relevant to the second so i'll put it in anyway. a. Express 1 + root(3)i in polar form I can solve this to get: 2cis(pi/3) My problem is with part b. b. Solve the quadratic equation z^2 + 2z -...
  43. A

    Cartesian Co-ordinates of Plane Wave

    Write an expression in Cartesian coordinates for a plane wave of amplitude A and frequency ω propagating in the direction of the vector k which, in turn, lies on a line drawn from the origin to the point (4,2,1). Well, we know plane wave is E(r,t)= E*e^(i(kr –ωt)) where E = A*(direction...
  44. D

    Cartesian Product syntax in dictionary order relation definition

    Definition. Suppose that A and B are two sets with order relations <_A and <_B respectively. Define an order relation < on A x B by defining a_1 \ x \ b_1 < a_2 \ x \ b_2 if a_1 <_A a_2 , or if a_1 = a_2 and b_1 <_B b_2. It is called the dictionary order relation on A X B. OK. I...
  45. E

    What's wrong with the cartesian plane

    hi guyz, im in skul and came across a small problem while solving some geometry questions incase of cartesian plane.. slope of x-axis is tan(0)=0 and slope of y-axis is t(90)=infinite/not defined so when we mutiply both the slopes we are suppsed to get -1 ( from m(1)*m(2)= -1 ,, if...
  46. J

    Converting from Cartesian to Parametric form

    [SOLVED] Converting from Cartesian to Parametric form Homework Statement Find a parametric vector equation of for the plane in R^3 having cartesian equation 4y + 5z = - 6 Homework Equations None The Attempt at a Solution What I did was, first I turned the equation into 4x +...
  47. H

    Cartesian Tensors and transformation matrix

    I was just reading chapter on Cartesian tensors and came across equation for transformation matrix as function of basic vectors. I just do not get it and cannot find a derivation. I am too old to learn Latex, I uploaded a word document with the equation. Thanks, Howard
  48. A

    How Does the Parametrized Curve Represent the Graph of y=√x?

    Cartesian Equation Graph HEELP! 1. x=t, y=square root of t, t>0 cartesian equation: y=root of x 2. what portion of the graph of the cartesian equation is traced by the parametrized curve? 3. I don't understand how to find the solution
  49. A

    Parametric and cartesian equations? HELP

    parametric and cartesian equations?? HELP! 1. x = 3t, y = 9t^2, negative infinity<t<positive infinity 2. a) What are the initial and terminal points, if any? Find a Cartesian equation for a curve that contains the parametrized curve. What portion of the grap of the Cartesian equation...
  50. U

    How Do You Convert Polar Equations to Cartesian Form and Sketch Them?

    Homework Statement i) Express the equation r = 1 + cos(theta) in Cartesian form. ii) Sketch the curve whose equation in polar form is r = cos(theta) Homework Equations x = r cos (theta) y = r sin (theta) The Attempt at a Solution i) x = r cos (theta) = (1 + cos(theta)) cos (theta) y = r...
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