Prove that the segment of the normal to the curve x = 2a sint +a sint cos't, y = -a cos't contained between the coordinate axes is equal to 2a.

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Prove that the segment of the normal to the curve x = 2a sint +a sint cos't,
y = -a cos't contained between the coordinate axes is equal to 2a.
Transcribed Image Text:Prove that the segment of the normal to the curve x = 2a sint +a sint cos't, y = -a cos't contained between the coordinate axes is equal to 2a.
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