Conversion Between Cartesian and Polar Coordinates

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Conversion Between Cartesian and Polar Coordinates

$$ x=r\cos\theta,\quad y=r\sin\theta $$

Terminology

- $$r$$ → Distance of the point from the origin.

- $$\theta$$ → Polar angle.

Usage

- Used to convert points between Cartesian and polar coordinate systems.

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