casio fx-82ms calculator... changing rectangular to polar coordinates and vv (1 Viewer)

[Abtari]

does anyone know how to do this? on the casio fx-82ms ?

 

[drewbrow1]

does anyone know how to do this? on the casio fx-82ms ?

hit Pol(

enter the x coordinate

hit the comma button

enter the y coordinate

hit the ) button (not necessary unless you are OCPD)

hit equals


The r value (distance from origin to the point) will show on the screen and will be stored in your E memory.

The value for theta (the angle from the X axis, taking counterclockwise as positive) will be stored in your F memory

to get to your memory things, hit RCL then E or F

 

[elfm]

wow someone paid attention in surveying

 

[Curry]

Best function evar in surveying.

 

[Abtari]

thnx...

but cud someone just explain why its so handy... cos it seems it would be easier to just use pythag and normal trig??

 

[Curry]

It's a lot quicker to convert things after you get used to it, especially in surveying.