What is the Cartesian form of #(-36,2pi)#?

1 Answer
Feb 16, 2016

Polar form: #(r,theta) = (-36,2pi)color(white)("XXX")#Cartesian form: #(x,y)=(-36,0)#

Explanation:

An angle of #theta=2pi# is a complete circle, placing the point back on the X-axis (when viewed in Cartesian terms).

Normally the point would be on the positive X-axis.
However, the minus sign on the radius #r=-36# indicates that the point is on the opposite side of the origin (and, in this case at a distance of #36# to the left of the origin)