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(i) Alternate angles somewhere
Then apply a specific trig ratio that involves x and 200
(ii)Differntiate theta with respect to x (utilising equation found in part (i))
We want TIME, and to get rid of x...
Apply chain rule:
We know that the aeroplane is approaching a speed of 80m/s
Since its apporaching in the negative direction (left) (always think mathematically)
Sub in,
Simplfiy and u will get the answer if u make d(theta)/dt the subject!
(iii)
"Find the rate in which THETA is CHANGING when x = pi/4 "
Simply means, change of theta in terms of time
This is hard to find... and we did part (ii) for a specific reason
All we have to do is sub in theta = pi/4 and we will complete this question
But there is no theta........, there is a DIRTY x.........
Let us try and eliminate it!
So we must find a relationship of THETA and X
*Looks at part (i)*, oh there it is...
Make 'x' the subject of this relation, square it, sub into
Then finally sub in theta
OR u can sub in theta as pi/4 into
and this value of x will correspond to that value of theta (pi/4)
Therefore when u sub this 'x' into ur
, its like subbing in theta = pi/4