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3.5 Trigonometry (A-level only)

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Question 31
a.

Given that θ \theta\,θ is small and measured in radians, show that

sin⁡4θ−tan⁡2θθ(1−cos⁡3θ)\displaystyle \frac{\sin 4\theta - \tan 2\theta}{\theta\left(1 - \cos 3\theta\right)}θ(1−cos3θ)sin4θ−tan2θ​

can be approximated by Aθ2\dfrac{A}{\theta^2}θ2A​, where A A\,A is a constant to be found.

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b.

Use your answer to part (a) to estimate the value of the expression when θ=0.02\theta = 0.02θ=0.02.

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c.

Explain why the approximation becomes less reliable as θ \theta\,θ increases.

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225 exam-style questions on WJEC A Level Maths 3.5 Trigonometry (A-level only), covering 3.5.1 Trigonometry (A-level only), 3.5.2 Trigonometry (A-level only), 3.5.3 Trigonometry (A-level only), 3.5.4 Trigonometry (A-level only), 3.5.5 Trigonometry (A-level only), 3.5.6 Trigonometry (A-level only), 3.5.7 Trigonometry (A-level only), and 3.5.8 Trigonometry (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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