Converting Polar Coordinates to Cartesian Coordinates

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To convert polar coordinates (r=6.00 m, θ=250°) to Cartesian coordinates, the formulas x = r * cos(θ) and y = r * sin(θ) are used. The user confirms the approach of calculating the cosine and sine of the angle to find the x and y values. The calculations involve substituting the given r and θ into the equations. The final Cartesian coordinates can be derived from these calculations. This method effectively transforms polar coordinates into Cartesian coordinates.
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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 250=y/adj and solve for y, right?

Thank you very much
 
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right.
x=rcos(theta)
y=rsin(theta)
 
Thank you very much

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