Find the equation of a line which passes through (pcosa, p sina) and making an
angle of (90 + a) with the positive direction of x-axis.
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We can use the normal form of equation of a straight line. This is:
xcosα + ysinα = p
Where α = angle made with +ve x axis
p = Perpendicular distance from origin to the given line
Now, we can say:
pcosαcos(90+α) + psinαsin(90+α) = p
-pcosαsinα + psinαcosα = p
p = 0
So the equation of line is:
ycosα - xsinα = 0
ycosα = xsinα
y = xtanα
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