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The normal to the curve x = a (cos theta...

The normal to the curve `x = a (cos theta + theta sin theta), y = a (sin theta - theta cos theta)` at any point `theta`

A

passes through the origin.

B

makes an angle `pi//2 + theta` with the x-axis.

C

passes through `(a (pi)/(2), - a)`

D

is at a constant distance from the origin.

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D
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