Lesson: Polar Coordinates AP Calculus BC • Glencoe • Precalculus • Common Core

Mathematics

In this lesson, we will learn how to define and plot points given in polar coordinates and convert between the Cartesian and polar coordinates of a point.

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Worksheet

Q1:

Consider the points plotted on the graph.

Write down the polar coordinates of , giving the angle in the range .

Q2:

The polar coordinates of Point are . Which of the points , , , or is coincident with Point ?

Q3:

The polar coordinates of Point are . Which of the points , , , or is coincident with Point ?

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