To find: The error in given the calculation to simplify the expression
The given calculation is incorrect because double-angle sine formula is applied instead of half-angle formula.
Given information: The calculation is shown below.
Formula used: The half-angle formula for the sine function is given by
Calculation:
Apply the half-angle formula of sine and simplify the expression
In the given calculation, the double-angle sine formula is applied instead of half-angle formula.
Therefore, the given calculation is incorrect because double-angle sine formula is applied instead of half-angle formula.
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