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Question 89

A mechanical linkage is set at an obtuse angle ϕ\phiϕ. The equilibrium position of the linkage is determined by the equation

(4sin⁡ϕ+cos⁡ϕ)2+(2sin⁡ϕ−2cos⁡ϕ)2=10.4 (4 \sin \phi + \cos \phi)^2 + (2 \sin \phi - 2 \cos \phi)^2 = 10.4 (4sinϕ+cosϕ)2+(2sinϕ−2cosϕ)2=10.4

Find the exact value of sin⁡ϕ\sin \phisinϕ. Fully justify your answer.

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Trigonometry and Modelling Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Maths
  3. /Trigonometry and Modelling

137 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths Trigonometry and Modelling, covering 7.1 Addition Formulae, 7.2 Double Angle Formulae, 7.3 Solving Trigonometric Equations, 7.4 Simplifying a cos x +- b sin x, 7.5 Proving Trigonometric Identities, and 7.6 Modelling with Trigonometric Functions. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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