Given the point P(-0.4 m,0.5 m) in cartesian coordinates: 1. Write the position vector (including the units) ア= 2. Convert the coordinates into polar coordinates (including units, give the value of the angle in ") (r,e) = Given the point Q = (2.5 m,52") in polar coordinates Calculate the position vector in unit vector notation (including the units) 7 = (

Given the point P(-0.4 m,0.5 m) in cartesian coordinates: 1. Write the position vector (including the units) ア= 2. Convert the coordinates into polar coordinates (including units, give the value of the angle in ") (r,e) = Given the point Q = (2.5 m,52") in polar coordinates Calculate the position vector in unit vector notation (including the units) 7 = (

University Physics Volume 1

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168277

Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter2: Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 43P: Two points in a plane have polar coordinates P1(2.500m,/6) and P2(3.800m,2/3). Determine their...

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