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NizDiz

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I've tried doing 38 in so many ways but don't seem to get anywhere near the answer. Can some please help me?? You're free to try 39 and 40 Thanks :p
 

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40)

(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
 

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looks like you too are bored Heroic :) haha i like how you guide him through :p
 
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