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1.5 Trigonometry

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Question 35

A mechanical linkage tracks an angular displacement θ \theta\,θ radians. Its extension, EEE, is modelled by

E(θ)=−2cosec⁡(θ+π)E(\theta) = -2\operatorname{cosec}(\theta + \pi)E(θ)=−2cosec(θ+π) for 0<θ<π 0 < \theta < \pi\,0<θ<π or π<θ<2π\pi < \theta < 2\piπ<θ<2π

a.

Show that E(θ)=2cosec⁡θE(\theta) = 2\operatorname{cosec}\thetaE(θ)=2cosecθ.

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b.

Sketch the graph of E E\,E against θ \theta\,θ for 0≤θ≤2π0 \leq \theta \leq 2\pi0≤θ≤2π, stating the equations of any vertical asymptotes and the coordinates of any local turning points.

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1.5 Trigonometry Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Maths
  3. /1.5 Trigonometry

317 exam-style questions on OCR A Level Maths 1.5 Trigonometry, covering 1.5.1 Definitions for all arguments, 1.5.2 Sine and cosine rules, 1.5.3 Area of a triangle, 1.5.4 Radian measure (A-level only), 1.5.5 Small angle approximations (A-level only), 1.5.6 Graphs of basic trigonometric functions, 1.5.7 Exact values in radians (A-level only), 1.5.8 Reciprocal and inverse trigonometric ratios (A-level only), 1.5.9 Graphs of reciprocal and inverse functions (A-level only), 1.5.10 Trigonometric identities, 1.5.11 Further trigonometric identities (A-level only), 1.5.12 Double angle and compound angle formulae (A-level only), 1.5.13 Geometrical proofs of formulae (A-level only), 1.5.14 Harmonic form Rcos / Rsin (A-level only), 1.5.15 Trigonometric equations, 1.5.16 Proof involving trigonometric functions (A-level only), and 1.5.17 Trigonometric functions in context. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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