How to Convert 3D Cartesian Vectors to Polar Coordinates?

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Homework Statement



I need to convert this to a polar coordinate
[tex]\vec{F} = 5xz\vec{i} + 5yz\vec{j} + 4z^3\vec{k}[/tex]

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I have no idea to do this, can someone help?
 
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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 said:
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.

is the forum having problem with latex?