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 = (

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

ISBN:9781133104261

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter1: Introduction And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 38P

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