If x = a cos³ θ, y = a sin³ θ, then dy/dx at θ = π/4 is:
If x = a cos³ θ, y = a sin³ θ, then dy/dx at θ = π/4 is:
- A. −1
- B. 1
- C. 0
- D. √2
Answer: A) −1
Explanation: dx/dθ = −3a cos² θ sin θ, dy/dθ = 3a sin² θ cos θ. dy/dx = − tan θ. At θ = π/4, tan π/4 = 1, so dy/dx = −1.
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