Distance of a Point from the Centre in Parametric Form

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Distance of a Point from the Centre in Parametric Form

For:

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

the distance from the centre is:

$$OP=\sqrt{a^2\cos^2\theta+b^2\sin^2\theta}$$

Usage

- Used when the radial distance of a parametric point from the centre is required.

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