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3.4 Trigonometry (A-level only)

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Question 69

The angular displacement, ϕ\phiϕ, of a high-precision robotic arm relative to its equilibrium position is modelled by the equilibrium state equation:

11sec⁡ϕ=32sin⁡ϕ 11 \sec \phi = 32 \sin \phi 11secϕ=32sinϕ
a.

Show that this equation can be expressed in the form sin⁡2ϕ=k\sin 2\phi = ksin2ϕ=k, where k k\,k is a constant to be determined.

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b.

Hence, find the smallest positive value of ϕ\phiϕ, in degrees, that satisfies this equilibrium state. Give your answer to one decimal place.

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