SPS SPS SM Pure 2021 May — Question 1

Exam BoardSPS
ModuleSPS SM Pure (SPS SM Pure)
Year2021
SessionMay
TopicSmall angle approximation

1.
  1. For a small angle \(\theta\), where \(\theta\) is in radians, show that \(2 \cos \theta + ( 1 - \tan \theta ) ^ { 2 } \approx 3 - 2 \theta\).
  2. Hence determine an approximate solution to \(2 \cos \theta + ( 1 - \tan \theta ) ^ { 2 } = 28 \sin \theta\).
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