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Slope of the tangent at the point $\left(\frac{a}{2}, \frac{\sqrt{3} a}{2}\right)$ on the circle $x^{2}+y^{2}=a^{2}$ is(a) 1(b) $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$(c) $\frac{-1}{\sqrt{3}}$(d) $-\sqrt{3}$
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Step 1: The equation of the tangent at a point $(x_1, y_1)$ on the circle $x^2 + y^2 = a^2$ is given by $xx_1 + yy_1 = a^2$. Show more…
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