Co-ordinate Geometry: Circle Problem

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To find the coordinates of a point on a circle centered at (h, k) with radius R from the origin (0, 0), the coordinates can be expressed as (h + Rcos(theta), k + Rsin(theta)). The discussion suggests using vector addition to derive these coordinates, where the vector from the origin to the center is combined with the vector from the center to the point on the circle. The user is developing a program in Embarcadero Delphi and seeks assistance with placing an object on the circle based on these calculations. The conversation highlights the importance of correctly adjusting the coordinates by adding the center's coordinates to the calculated point. The problem appears to be resolved, with the user indicating that a related bug in their program has been fixed.
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Co-ordinate Geometry (Circle problem)

I've a small Query.
Suppose a circle is plotted with its center at distance h,k (from x=0, y=0) with radius R. If theta is an angle from h,k to any point over the circle, we know that the co-ordinate of that point, from (h,k) perspective, will be Rcos(theta),Rsin(theta). In such a case, what shall be the co-ordinate of the SAME POINT, if it is taken from x,y.
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Welcome to PF ad_bose.

May I suggest vector addition?
Let c be the vector from the origin to the center of the circle, and p the point on the circle with respect to the center. Then the vector P of the point on the circle with respect to the origin is ... ?
 
Thanks for your suggestion. My query is simple.

The given parameters are :
1. R = Radius of the circle
2. h,k = the co-ordinates with respect to Origin (x,y = 0,0)
3. \theta - The angle from h,k along the x-axis to the mentioned point
If the origin is fixed at x,y and is 0,0; what will be the x-distance and the y-distance of the point from Origin.

I am actually preparing a computer program, in Embarcadero Delphi.
The code is given in attachment. Any help is highly appreciated. I need to actually place an object over the circle from 0,0. Kindly see the code.
 

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As I said (or was trying to say), try adding h to the x-coordinate and k to the y-coordinate.
 
Thanks pal, the Astrology program bug is solved.
 

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