2) (1 pt) Sketch the planar Cartesian vector $A = \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix}$ and give its polar form (length @ angle).
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Let's say the x-component is Ax and the y-component is Ay. We can then draw a vector starting from the origin (0,0) and ending at the point (Ax, Ay). 2) Give its polar form (length@ angle): Show more…
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