Chapter 9: Coordinate Conversion - HP 46 Operating Manual

Coordinate Conversion 9
Polar coordinates can be converted to rectangular coordinates and vice
versa using the following two functions:
This function converts the x coordinate and y coordinate, in x and
y respectively, to the corresponding magnitude and angle (in the
designated units).
— These keys convert the polar coordinates of magnitude and
« angle, in x and y respectively, to the corresponding x and y
coordinates.
EXAMPLES
A. Convert the coordinates 4,3 (x,y) to polar form with the angle
expressed in degrees.
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