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Question 38
i.

Solve, for 0⩽x<360∘0 \leqslant x < 360^\circ0⩽x<360∘, the equation 5sin⁡xtan⁡x=2cos⁡x+25\sin x \tan x = 2\cos x + 25sinxtanx=2cosx+2, giving your answers to one decimal place where appropriate.

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a.

The vertical displacement, hhh metres, of a sensor-buoy in a wave tank is modelled by the equation

h=4+Acos⁡(12t−π5) h = 4 + A \cos\left(\frac{1}{2}t - \frac{\pi}{5}\right) h=4+Acos(21​t−5π​)

where ttt is the time in seconds after the wave generator is activated, and AAA is a constant. The points PPP, QQQ, and RRR represent the first maximum, the subsequent minimum, and the next point where the buoy is at sea level (h=0h=0h=0) respectively.

Given that the maximum height reached by the buoy is 11 m: state the value of AAA,

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b.

find the exact coordinates of the minimum point QQQ,

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c.

find the value of ttt at RRR, giving your answer to 3 significant figures.

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