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CoordinatesFromCartesian

CoordinatesFromCartesian[pt]
gives the coordinates in the default coordinate system of the point pt given in coordinates.

gives the coordinates in the coordinate system coordsys of the point given in coordinates.
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Basic Examples   (1)
Find the cylindrical coordinates for a point in space:
Transform back to Cartesian coordinates:
Needs["VectorAnalysis`"]
Find the cylindrical coordinates for a point in space:
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Transform back to Cartesian coordinates:
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