Find the equations of the tangent and the normal to the curve

Given: x = 1 – cos θ and y = θ – sin θ
To find: equations of the tangent and the normal to the curve
Formula used:
The equation of tangent is:
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The equation of normal is:

Therefore,
x = 1 – cos θ and y = θ – sin θ
Differentiating both with respect to θ:
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Now,
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At,
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The equation of tangent is:
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The equation of normal is:





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