Calculus 3 : Calculus 3

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Calculus 3

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Example Questions

Example Question #29 : Cylindrical Coordinates

A point in space is located, in cylindrical coordinates, at . What is the position of this point in Cartesian coordinates?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When given cylindrical coordinates of the form  and converting to Cartesian coordinates of the form , the relationship between , and  will be of use:

 (This value is identical across Cartesian and cylindrical coordinate systems)

For the cylindrical coordinates 

The Cartesian coordinates are

Example Question #22 : Cylindrical Coordinates

A point in space is located, in cylindrical coordinates, at . What is the position of this point in Cartesian coordinates?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When given cylindrical coordinates of the form  and converting to Cartesian coordinates of the form , the relationship between , and  will be of use:

 (This value is identical across Cartesian and cylindrical coordinate systems)

For the cylindrical coordinates 

When finding the Cartesian coordinates, be sure if using a calculator to have the correct angle units set (degrees vs radians):

Example Question #1781 : Calculus 3

A point in space is located, in cylindrical coordinates, at . What is the position of this point in Cartesian coordinates?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When given cylindrical coordinates of the form  and converting to Cartesian coordinates of the form , the relationship between , and  will be of use:

 (This value is identical across Cartesian and cylindrical coordinate systems)

For the cylindrical coordinates 

When finding the Cartesian coordinates, be sure if using a calculator to have the correct angle units set (degrees vs radians):

Example Question #32 : Cylindrical Coordinates

A point in space is located, in cylindrical coordinates, at . What is the position of this point in Cartesian coordinates?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When given cylindrical coordinates of the form  and converting to Cartesian coordinates of the form , the relationship between , and  will be of use:

 (This value is identical across Cartesian and cylindrical coordinate systems)

For the cylindrical coordinates 

When finding the Cartesian coordinates, be sure if using a calculator to have the correct angle units set (degrees vs radians):

Example Question #33 : Cylindrical Coordinates

A point in space is located, in cylindrical coordinates, at . What is the position of this point in Cartesian coordinates?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When given cylindrical coordinates of the form  and converting to Cartesian coordinates of the form , the relationship between , and  will be of use:

 (This value is identical across Cartesian and cylindrical coordinate systems)

For the cylindrical coordinates 

When finding the Cartesian coordinates, be sure if using a calculator to have the correct angle units set (degrees vs radians):

Example Question #34 : Cylindrical Coordinates

A point in space is located, in cylindrical coordinates, at . What is the position of this point in Cartesian coordinates?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When given cylindrical coordinates of the form  and converting to Cartesian coordinates of the form , the relationship between , and  will be of use:

 (This value is identical across Cartesian and cylindrical coordinate systems)

For the cylindrical coordinates 

When finding the Cartesian coordinates, be sure if using a calculator to have the correct angle units set (degrees vs radians):

Example Question #35 : Cylindrical Coordinates

A point in space is located, in cylindrical coordinates, at . What is the position of this point in Cartesian coordinates?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When given cylindrical coordinates of the form  and converting to Cartesian coordinates of the form , the relationship between , and  will be of use:

 (This value is identical across Cartesian and cylindrical coordinate systems)

For the cylindrical coordinates 

When finding the Cartesian coordinates, be sure if using a calculator to have the correct angle units set (degrees vs radians):

Example Question #36 : Cylindrical Coordinates

A point in space is located, in cylindrical coordinates, at . What is the position of this point in Cartesian coordinates?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When given cylindrical coordinates of the form  and converting to Cartesian coordinates of the form , the relationship between , and  will be of use:

 (This value is identical across Cartesian and cylindrical coordinate systems)

For the cylindrical coordinates 

When finding the Cartesian coordinates, be sure if using a calculator to have the correct angle units set (degrees vs radians):

Example Question #121 : 3 Dimensional Space

A point in space is located, in cylindrical coordinates, at . What is the position of this point in Cartesian coordinates?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When given cylindrical coordinates of the form  and converting to Cartesian coordinates of the form , the relationship between , and  will be of use:

 (This value is identical across Cartesian and cylindrical coordinate systems)

For the cylindrical coordinates 

When finding the Cartesian coordinates, be sure if using a calculator to have the correct angle units set (degrees vs radians):

Example Question #38 : Cylindrical Coordinates

A point in space is located, in cylindrical coordinates, at . What is the position of this point in Cartesian coordinates?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When given cylindrical coordinates of the form  and converting to Cartesian coordinates of the form , the relationship between , and  will be of use:

 (This value is identical across Cartesian and cylindrical coordinate systems)

For the cylindrical coordinates 

When finding the Cartesian coordinates, be sure if using a calculator to have the correct angle units set (degrees vs radians):

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