Find dy/dx for the parametric equations x = a cos θ, y = a sin θ.
Find dy/dx for the parametric equations x = a cos θ, y = a sin θ.
- A. tan θ
- B. −tan θ
- C. cot θ
- D. −cot θ
Answer: D) −cot θ
Explanation: dx/dθ = −a sin θ. dy/dθ = a cos θ. dy/dx = (dy/dθ) / (dx/dθ) = (a cos θ) / (−a sin θ) = −cot θ.
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