If $x = a(t + \sin t)$ and $y = a(1 - \cos t)$,then $\frac{dy}{dx}$ equals

  • A
    $\tan (t/2)$
  • B
    $\cot (t/2)$
  • C
    $\tan 2t$
  • D
    $\tan t$

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