For the curve $x = a(\cos \theta + \theta \sin \theta)$,$y = a(\sin \theta - \theta \cos \theta)$,which of the following is true for the normal at any point $\theta$?

  • A
    It passes through the origin.
  • B
    It makes an angle of $(\frac{\pi}{2} + \theta)$ with the $x$-axis.
  • C
    It passes through $(a\frac{\pi}{2}, a)$.
  • D
    None of these.

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