Physics for Scientists and Engineers 10th Edition Β· Physics and Measurement Β· Problem 36
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In physics, it is important to use mathematical approximations. (a) Demonstrate that for small angles (\(\alpha < 20^{\circ}\)) \[ \tan \alpha \approx \sin \alpha \approx \alpha = \frac{\pi \alpha'}{180^{\circ}} \] where \(\alpha\) is in radians and \(\alpha'\) is in degrees. (b) Use a calculator to find the largest angle for which \(\tan \alpha\) may be approximated by \(\alpha\) with an error less than \(10.0\%\).
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Find: (a) Demonstrate that for small angles; (b) Use a calculator to find the largest angle for which \
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers Β· 10th Edition
Author: Serway & Jewett
Publisher: Cengage
Chapter: Physics and Measurement