Cartesian to polar
Convert rectangular coordinates (x, y) to polar coordinates (r, θ).
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Conversion formulas
r = √(x² + y²) — distance from origin.
θ = arctan(y/x) — angle from positive x-axis (adjust for quadrant).
(3, 4): r = √(9+16) = 5, θ = arctan(4/3) ≈ 53.13° → (5, 53.13°).
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