Parameterize the circle x^2 + y^2 = r^2

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parameterize the circle x^2 + y^2 = r^2

anybody pls help
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Think about trigonometry and consider your parameter t as the angle between your point and the horizontal line ( the positive x axis).
 
Also, it will be helpful to remember that x=rcost and y=rsint.