In order to convert to cylindrical coordinates, we need to recall the conversion equations.

Now lets apply this to our problem.

To convert a point  into cylindrical corrdinates, the transformation equations are

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Choices for  may vary depending on the situation, but the  coordinate remains the same.

When given Cartesian coordinates of the form  to cylindrical coordinates of the form , the first and third terms are the most straightforward.

Care should be taken, however, when calculating . The formula for it is as follows: 

However, it is important to be mindful of the signs of both  and , bearing in mind which quadrant the point lies; this will determine the value of :

It is something to bear in mind when making a calculation using a calculator; negative  values by convention create a negative , while negative  values lead to 

For our coordinates 

 (Bearing in mind sign convention)

When given Cartesian coordinates of the form  to cylindrical coordinates of the form , the first and third terms are the most straightforward.

Care should be taken, however, when calculating . The formula for it is as follows: 

However, it is important to be mindful of the signs of both  and , bearing in mind which quadrant the point lies; this will determine the value of :

It is something to bear in mind when making a calculation using a calculator; negative  values by convention create a negative , while negative  values lead to 

For our coordinates 

 (Bearing in mind sign convention)

When given Cartesian coordinates of the form  to cylindrical coordinates of the form , the first and third terms are the most straightforward.

Care should be taken, however, when calculating . The formula for it is as follows: 

However, it is important to be mindful of the signs of both  and , bearing in mind which quadrant the point lies; this will determine the value of :

It is something to bear in mind when making a calculation using a calculator; negative  values by convention create a negative , while negative  values lead to 

For our coordinates 

 (Bearing in mind sign convention)

When given Cartesian coordinates of the form  to cylindrical coordinates of the form , the first and third terms are the most straightforward.

Care should be taken, however, when calculating . The formula for it is as follows: 

However, it is important to be mindful of the signs of both  and , bearing in mind which quadrant the point lies; this will determine the value of :

It is something to bear in mind when making a calculation using a calculator; negative  values by convention create a negative , while negative  values lead to 

For our coordinates 

 (Bearing in mind sign convention)

When given Cartesian coordinates of the form  to cylindrical coordinates of the form , the first and third terms are the most straightforward.

Care should be taken, however, when calculating . The formula for it is as follows: 

However, it is important to be mindful of the signs of both  and , bearing in mind which quadrant the point lies; this will determine the value of :

It is something to bear in mind when making a calculation using a calculator; negative  values by convention create a negative , while negative  values lead to 

For our coordinates 

 (Bearing in mind sign convention)

When given Cartesian coordinates of the form  to cylindrical coordinates of the form , the first and third terms are the most straightforward.

Care should be taken, however, when calculating . The formula for it is as follows: 

However, it is important to be mindful of the signs of both  and , bearing in mind which quadrant the point lies; this will determine the value of :

It is something to bear in mind when making a calculation using a calculator; negative  values by convention create a negative , while negative  values lead to 

For our coordinates 

 (Bearing in mind sign convention)

When given Cartesian coordinates of the form  to cylindrical coordinates of the form , the first and third terms are the most straightforward.

Care should be taken, however, when calculating . The formula for it is as follows: 

However, it is important to be mindful of the signs of both  and , bearing in mind which quadrant the point lies; this will determine the value of :

It is something to bear in mind when making a calculation using a calculator; negative  values by convention create a negative , while negative  values lead to 

For our coordinates 

 (Bearing in mind sign convention)

When given Cartesian coordinates of the form  to cylindrical coordinates of the form , the first and third terms are the most straightforward.

Care should be taken, however, when calculating . The formula for it is as follows: 

However, it is important to be mindful of the signs of both  and , bearing in mind which quadrant the point lies; this will determine the value of :

It is something to bear in mind when making a calculation using a calculator; negative  values by convention create a negative , while negative  values lead to 

For our coordinates 

 (Bearing in mind sign convention)