Question

Find the Cartesian coordinates of B(4,25⁰,120⁰) (a) (0.845, 1.462, 3.625) (b) (-0.845, 1.462, 3.625) (c) (-8.45, 2.462, 6.325) (d) (8.45, 2.462, 6.325) This question was addressed to me in an online interview. My question is taken from Spherical Coordinate System topic in section Coordinate Systems and Transforms of Electromagnetic Theory Select the correct answer from above options Electromagnetic Theory questions and answers, Electromagnetic Theory questions pdf, Electromagnetic Theory question bank, Electromagnetic Theory questions and answers pdf, mcq on Electromagnetic Theory pdf,electromagnetic theory book pdf,electromagnetic theory pdf notes,electromagnetic theory lecture notes,electromagnetic theory of light,maxwell electromagnetic theory,electromagnetic theory proposed by,electromagnetic theory engineering physics,electromagnetic theory nptel

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) (-0.845, 1.462, 3.625) To elaborate: x = r sin θ cos φ = 4 sin25⁰ cos 120⁰ = -0.845 y = r sin θ sin φ = 4 sin 25⁰ sin 120⁰ = 1.462 z = r cos θ = 4 cos 25⁰ = 3.625.