Question

What is the polar form of `( 12,144 )`?

Answer 1

`(144.499,1.488)`

Explanation:

To find `r^2`, use Pythagorean theorem:

`12^2+144^2=r^2`

`r=144.499`

To find he angle, use tangent:

`tan theta = 144/12`

`theta= 1.488`

Rewrite this in the form `(r,theta)`

`(144.499,1.488)`