1. Apr 20, 2009 #1

   -EquinoX-

   

   1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
   
   I need to convert this to a polar coordinate
   [tex] \vec{F} = 5xz\vec{i} + 5yz\vec{j} + 4z^3\vec{k} [/tex]
   
   2. Relevant equations
   
   
   
   3. The attempt at a solution
   
   I have no idea to do this, can someone help?

    

   -EquinoX-, Apr 20, 2009
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3. Apr 20, 2009 #2

   dx

   

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   First, you have to write the equations that express x, y and z in terms of θ, φ and r. Then you write i, j and k in terms of the unit vectors [itex] e_\theta, e_\phi[/itex] and [itex] e_r [/itex]. Then you just substitute.

    

   dx, Apr 20, 2009
4. Apr 20, 2009 #3

   -EquinoX-

   

   is the forum having problem with latex?

    

   -EquinoX-, Apr 20, 2009

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