In a study of harmonic oscillators, a phase angle ϕ\phiϕ is found to satisfy the equation 4cosecϕ=9cosϕ4 \operatorname{cosec} \phi = 9 \cos \phi4cosecϕ=9cosϕ for 0<ϕ<π0 < \phi < \pi0<ϕ<π. Determine the possible values of ϕ\phiϕ, in radians, giving your answers to 3 significant figures.
The configuration of a robotic linkage is governed by the equation tan3θ−tan20∘1+tan3θtan20∘=2\frac{\tan 3\theta - \tan 20^\circ}{1 + \tan 3\theta \tan 20^\circ} = 21+tan3θtan20∘tan3θ−tan20∘=2 for 0∘<θ<180∘0^\circ < \theta < 180^\circ0∘<θ<180∘. Solve this equation to find the possible orientations θ\thetaθ, giving your answers to one decimal place.
Practise Edexcel A Level Maths 7.3 Solving Trigonometric Equations with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 29 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.