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fx-9860GII      TI-83


r∠θ

On a Casio calculator you can transform a complex number in algebraic form (a+bi) to polar form (r∠θ)

CPLX ►r∠θ
OPTN F3 F6 F3

or via the catalog as

CATALOGP INPUT
SHIFT 4  ►r∠θ   F1

This transform is only available in SET UP Mode Comp and Complex Mode a+bi.

 


Example 1

Enter the complex number 2 + 4i

CPLX i
2 + 4 OPTN F3 F1 2+4i
 

and transform it to the polar form 4.472135955∠1.107148718

r∠θ
F6 F3 2+4i►r∠θ EXE 2+4i►r∠θ
 4.472135955
∠1.107148718

Be sure to select SET UP Input/Output Line.