1. Learning Targets – Unit 10
I can convert polar and rectangular coordinates and equations
I can graph polar equations
I can use scalar multiples and adding principals when using vectors
I can find the component form and magnitude of vectors
I can apply vectors to force and navigation
I can convert parametric equations

2. What do we need to do?

3. What do we need to change?

4. Pre-Calculus
Section 6.4 in your book…

5. Polar Coordinates
Is a plane with a point O, the pole and a ray from 0, the polar axis.

6. A quick “how to”…

7. Examples
A (2, 45º)
B (-1.5, )
C ( 3, -30º)
D (-1, )

8. Converting Polar and Rectangular Coordinates

9. Converting from Polar to Rectangular
Q(2, -200º)

10. Converting from Rectangular to Polar
Q(-3, 0)

11. Equation Conversion: (from polar to rectangular)
r = 4 sec Ө

12. Equation Conversion: (from rectangular to polar)
(x-3)2 + (y-2)2 = 13

13. Homework!
p. 539 (1-25 odd, odd)