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5.5 Small Angle Approximations

5.5 Small Angle Approximations

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When θ \theta\,θ is small, show that cos⁡θsin⁡θ\displaystyle \frac{\cos \theta}{\sin \theta}sinθcosθ​ can be approximated by 2−θ22θ\displaystyle \frac{2 - \theta^2}{2\theta}2θ2−θ2​

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Hence, approximate the value of cos⁡π24sin⁡π24\displaystyle \frac{\cos \frac{\pi}{24}}{\sin \frac{\pi}{24}}sin24π​cos24π​​

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c.

Calculate the percentage error in your approximation

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5.5 Small Angle Approximations Questions

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25 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths 5.5 Small Angle Approximations. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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