Converting to Cartesian Form in Polar Coordinates

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Converting polar coordinates to Cartesian form is not necessary for this problem, as it can be effectively solved using polar coordinates. The discussion emphasizes that the problem is well-suited for polar methods, suggesting that maintaining the original form is advantageous. There is no need to use tangent or other Cartesian-related functions in this case. The consensus is to solve the problem directly in polar coordinates for optimal results. This approach simplifies the solution process and avoids unnecessary conversions.

Nov 17, 2008

thomas49th

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Should I convert it all to a Cartesian form?
Will I be using tan somewhere along the way?

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Nov 17, 2008

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thomas49th said:

Should I convert it all to a Cartesian form?

Nooo

… leave it as it is …

it's a perfect problem for solving in polar coordinates.

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