If x = a cos theta and y = b sin theta, ...

If `x = a cos theta` and `y = b sin theta`, find `(dy)/(dx)`

A

`(-b/a) cot theta`

B

`(-a/b) cot theta`

C

`cot theta`

D

`(b/a) cot theta`

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The correct Answer is:

A

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