How do you find the points of intersection of theta=pi/4, r=2?
1 Answer
Feb 21, 2018
Their point of intersection is at
Explanation:
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The point of intersection in polar coordinates is (unsurprisingly)
(r,theta) = (2,pi/2)
To get the cartesian coordinates, apply the following
x = rcos theta = 2 cos(pi/2) = 2 (1/sqrt2) = sqrt2
y = rsin theta = 2 sin(pi/2) = 2 (1/sqrt2) = sqrt2