OCR Mechanics 1 2018 September — Question 3

Exam BoardOCR
ModuleMechanics 1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2018
SessionSeptember
TopicTrig Equations

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  1. Given that \(\sqrt { 2 \sin ^ { 2 } \theta + \cos \theta } = 2 \cos \theta\), show that \(6 \cos ^ { 2 } \theta - \cos \theta - 2 = 0\).
  2. In this question you must show detailed reasoning. Solve the equation $$6 \cos ^ { 2 } \theta - \cos \theta - 2 = 0$$ giving all values of \(\theta\) between \(0 ^ { \circ }\) and \(360 ^ { \circ }\) correct to 1 decimal place.
  3. Explain why not all the solutions from part (ii) are solutions of the equation $$\sqrt { 2 \sin ^ { 2 } \theta + \cos \theta } = 2 \cos \theta$$