Tangent to a Circle at a Parametric Point

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Tangent to a Circle at a Parametric Point

For:

$$x^2+y^2=a^2$$

the point:

$$(a\cos\theta,a\sin\theta)$$

has tangent:

$$x\cos\theta+y\sin\theta=a$$

Usage

- Used when the point of contact is given parametrically.

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