Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences

3rd Edition

ISBN: 9780471198260

Author: Mary L. Boas

Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated

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Chapter 2.12, Problem 13P

Verify each of the following by using equations (11.4), (12.2), and (12.3).

cos 3 z = 4 cos 2 z − 3 cos z

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