VectorAnalysis`
VectorAnalysis`

CoordinatesFromCartesian

As of Version 9.0, vector analysis functionality is built into the Wolfram Language »

CoordinatesFromCartesian[pt]

gives the coordinates in the default coordinate system of the point pt given in Cartesian coordinates.

CoordinatesFromCartesian[pt,coordsys]

gives the coordinates in the coordinate system coordsys of the point given in Cartesian coordinates.

Details and Options

Examples

Basic Examples  (1)

Find the cylindrical coordinates for a point in space:

Transform back to Cartesian coordinates: