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Question 33

In robotic kinematics, the equilibrium tilt angle α\alphaα of a stabilizer, measured in radians, is modeled by a balance of forces. This equilibrium occurs when the following equation is satisfied:

12sin⁡αcos⁡α2sin⁡α+5=2tan⁡α,sin⁡α≠−2.5 \frac{12\sin\alpha \cos\alpha}{2\sin\alpha + 5} = 2\tan\alpha, \quad \sin\alpha \neq -2.5 2sinα+512sinαcosα​=2tanα,sinα=−2.5
a.

Demonstrate that this equilibrium equation can be expressed in the form

6sin⁡3α+2sin⁡2α−sin⁡α=0 6\sin^3\alpha + 2\sin^2\alpha - \sin\alpha = 0 6sin3α+2sin2α−sinα=0
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b.

Determine the specific tilt angles α\alphaα in the interval −π2<α<π2-\frac{\pi}{2} < \alpha < \frac{\pi}{2}−2π​<α<2π​ that satisfy this condition, giving your answers to 3 decimal places.

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