Find the equation of the tangent line to the circle r=4cos(t) at the point where t=PI/6. (a)Also find the polar coordinates of the points on the circle at which there is a horizontal or a vertical tangent line.

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Find the equation of the tangent line to the circle r=4cos(t) at the point where t=PI/6.

(a)Also find the polar
coordinates of the points on the circle at which there is a horizontal or a vertical tangent line.

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