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Chapter 1, Problem 36AP
In physics, it is important to use mathematical approximations. (a) Demonstrate that for small angles (< 20°)
where α is in radians and α’ is in degrees. (b) Use a calculator to find the Largest angle for which tan α may be approximated by α with an error less than 10.0%.
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