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If $X$ and $Y$ are independent random variables both uniformly distributed over $(0,1)$, find the joint density function of $R=\sqrt{X^{2}+Y^{2}}, \Theta=\tan ^{-1} Y / X$.
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Step 1: Given that $X$ and $Y$ are independent random variables both uniformly distributed over $(0,1)$, the joint density function of $X$ and $Y$ is given by $f_{X,Y}(x,y) = f_X(x)f_Y(y) = 1$ for $x,y \in (0,1)$. Show more…
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