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If x=a sinα and y=a cosα. The value of y2 + x2 is equal to .

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Solution

The correct option is B a

x = a sinα and y = a cosα

x2 = a sin2α and y2 = a cos2α
On adding x2 and y2, we get
y2 + x2 = a(cos2α+sin2α)=a


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