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|  | | |  Cartesian to polar coordinate conversion is carried out by the use of trigonometry and Pythagoras' theorem.
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| | |  Cartesian and polar coordinates both have different strengths and weaknesses, and it is often necessary convert between them in order to make life easier. | | ||||||
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© Andy & Steve Shipway 2008