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problem resolving forces in r and theta components

Hello, this is a polar coordinate problem



I need help resolving v into its theta and r component. Here is my diagram:



Problem is, I get Vr = - V cos theta and Vtheta = - V sin theta. The answer in my solution manual is the other way around. What's wrong with my diagram?
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