MHT CET202121 Sep 2021Morning ShiftMathematicsStraight LinesActual
If the polar co-ordinates of a point are ( 2 , 4 ) , then its Cartesian co-ordinates are
Options
- A( 2 , 2)
- B(1,-1)
- C(2, 2 )
- D(1,1)
Correct answer
D. (1,1)
Step-by-step solution
Polar coordinates z = a + ib are ( 2 , 4 ) 2 = a ^2+ b ^2 a ^2+ b ^2=2 and ( 4 )= b a b a =1 a = b a ^2+ b ^2=2 2 a ^2=2 a ^2=1 a = 1 Since point lies in 1^ st quadrant, a=1 b=1 Cartesian coordinates are (1,1)