5.5 Small Angle Approximations
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When x x\,x is small, show that tan⁡(4x)cos⁡(3x)\tan(4x) \cos(3x)tan(4x)cos(3x) can be approximated by 4x−18x34x - 18x^34x−18x3

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Hence, approximate the value of tan⁡(0.4)cos⁡(0.3)\tan(0.4) \cos(0.3)tan(0.4)cos(0.3)

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Calculate the percentage error in your approximation

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5.5 Small Angle Approximations Questions

Practise Edexcel A Level Maths 5.5 Small Angle Approximations with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 25 questions, matched to the Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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