Solution 34755: Performing Vector Calculations in Polar Form Using the TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition Graphing Handheld.
How do I perform vector calculations in Polar form using the TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition graphing handheld?
The example below will demonstrate how to perform vector calculations in Polar form using the TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition graphing handheld.
NOTE: For this example, the mode settings will need to be changed.
• Press [MODE].
• Press [▼] [►] [►] [►].
Press [ENTER]. This will set
the settings to show solutions to the hundredth decimal point.
• Press [▼]
[►] [ENTER]. This will display the solution in Degrees.
• Press [▼] [▼] [▼]
[▼] [►] [►] to highlight the option for re^θi .
• Press [ENTER]. This will
display the solution in Polar form.
• Press [CLEAR] to return to the home
screen
Example: Add 12∠40° + 30∠67°.
• Press [1] [2] [2ND] [ex].
• Press [4] [0] [2ND] [π].
Press
[÷].
• Press [1] [8] [0].
• Press [2ND] [i].
• If in MATH
PRINT mode, press [►] to begin new input. If in CLASSIC mode, press [ ) ] to
begin new input.
• Press [+].
• Press [3] [0].
• Press [2ND] [ex].
• Press
[6] [7].
• Press [2ND] [π] [÷].
• Press [1] [8] [0].
Press [2ND]
[i].
If in MATH PRINT mode, press [►] to finish the input. If
in CLASSIC mode, press [ ) ] to finish the input.
• Press [ENTER] to complete
the calculation.
Please see the TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition guidebook for additional information.