Math Problem Statement

Convert the vector (3, 4) to polar form.

Solution

The question in the image asks to convert the vector (3,4)(3, 4) from Cartesian (rectangular) coordinates to polar form. Here's how to solve it step-by-step:

  1. Magnitude (r): The magnitude of the vector is calculated using the Pythagorean theorem: r=x2+y2=32+42=9+16=25=5r = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2} = \sqrt{3^2 + 4^2} = \sqrt{9 + 16} = \sqrt{25} = 5

  2. Angle (θ): The angle θ is found using the inverse tangent function: θ=tan1(yx)=tan1(43)53.13\theta = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{y}{x}\right) = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{3}\right) \approx 53.13^\circ

So, the polar form of the vector (3,4)(3, 4) is: (5,53.13)(5, 53.13^\circ)

Answer: The correct option is (5, 53.13°).


For Question 9, it asks for the period of a sinusoidal wave with a frequency of 2 Hz. The period TT of a wave is the reciprocal of its frequency ff: T=1fT = \frac{1}{f} Given f=2Hzf = 2 \, \text{Hz}, the period is: T=12=0.5secondsT = \frac{1}{2} = 0.5 \, \text{seconds}


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Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. How do you convert a polar vector back to Cartesian coordinates?
  2. What is the polar form of the vector (3,4)(-3, 4)?
  3. How would the vector (3,4)(3, 4) look if rotated 45 degrees counterclockwise?
  4. What is the frequency of a wave with a period of 0.25 seconds?
  5. How does changing the frequency of a wave affect its wavelength?

Tip: When converting vectors, always remember to check if the angle is in the correct quadrant based on the signs of xx and yy.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector Conversion
Polar Coordinates
Trigonometry

Formulas

Magnitude of a vector: r = √(x² + y²)
Angle (θ) of a vector: θ = tan⁻¹(y/x)

Theorems

Pythagorean theorem
Inverse tangent function

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12