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The Cartesian form of the polar equation θ=tan12 is :

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x=2y
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y=2x
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x=4y
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y=4x
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Solution

The correct option is A y=2x
Given polar equation is
θ=tan12
tanθ=2
using polar co-ordiantes relation x=rcosθ and y=rsinθ where r=x2+y2.
take the ratio of the above polar equation and substitute the values of tanθ=2
so we get ,
yx=2
y=2x

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