Find $\frac{dy}{dx}$,if $x = a \cos \theta$ and $y = a \sin \theta$.

  • A
    $-\cot \theta$
  • B
    $\tan \theta$
  • C
    $-\tan \theta$
  • D
    $\cot \theta$

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