Choose the point on the terminal side of .
-$$\theta = 240 ^ { \circ }$$
A) $( - \sqrt { 3 } , 1 )$
B) $( - 1 , \sqrt { 3 } )$
C) $( - 1 , - \sqrt { 3 } )$
D) $( - \sqrt { 3 } , - 1 )$

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An angle of 240 degrees is in the third quadrant, where both x and y coordinates are negative. The point $(-1, -\sqrt{3})$ reflects this, matching the standard (r, θ) form for angles in polar coordinates where r = 2 and θ = 240 degrees.

Choose the Point on the Terminal Side of θ=240∘\theta = 240 ^ { \circ }θ=240∘

Choose the Point on the Terminal Side of $\theta = 240 ^ { \circ }$