Section 2: Numeric Functions

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Rectangular Conversion. Pressing ´; (rectangular) converts a set of polar coordinates (magnitude r angle θ) into rectangular coordinates (x, y). θ must be entered first then r. Upon executing ´;, x will be displayed first; press ®to display y.

Keystrokes

Display

 

D

 

Set to Degrees mode (no annunciator).

5 v

5.0000

y-value.

10

10

x-value.

:

11.1803

r.

®26.5651 θ; rectangular coordinates converted to polar coordinates.

30 v

30.0000

θ.

12

12

r.

´;

10.3923

x-value.

®6.0000 y-value. Polar coordinates converted to rectangular coordinates.

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