Function to evaluate arguments using pol2cart

Write a function with input arguments to be the magnitude and angle (in degrees) of a complex number and output argument to be the Cartesian form of the same number, i.e. x+yi.

Answer 1

[Roger Stafford]

Think about how the real and imaginary parts of any complex number are related to its magnitude and angle, and you will have just about solved your problem. The necessary matlab code is easy to write.

[Carlos]

Thank you for your prompt response. I do understand the relation of the two components. The problem is that I'm trying to use a function and pol2cart and I don't know how to get about.

Thank you

Code:

function x = Carlos_Virguez_Ex14(5,63)

[X,Y] = pol2cart(63*pi/180, 5);

x = X+Y*1i;

Answer 2

[Marta Salas]

As arguments for your function you have to write the name of the variable:

function x = Carlos_Virguez_Ex14(r,angle)

Note: you have to modify the code inside your function to use these variables.

then when you call that function [in the MATLAB's prompt] you assign the values for those variables:

>>Carlos_Virguez_Ex14(5,63)

[Carlos]

Thank you Marta,

I was finally able to run the script, but now I'm getting another error.

Maximum recursion limit of 500 reached. Use set(0,'RecursionLimit',N) to change the limit. Be aware that exceeding your available stack space can crash MATLAB and/or your computer.

Thanks in advanced

[Marta Salas]

Did you get that error running this script?!