How do I convert polar coordinates #(6, 60^circ)# to rectangular coordinates?

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Answer 1 · 2014-09-11T06:08:28

#radius = r = 6#

#theta = 60# degrees

Make appropriate substitutions for #r# and #theta#

#x= r cos (theta) -> 6cos(60) = 6 * 1/2 =3#

#y= r sin(theta) -> 6sin(60)=6*sqrt3/2=3sqrt3#

Solution: #(3,3sqrt3)#

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