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-- Mathematics - Section B1
Applications of Derivatives
A variable triangle is inscribed in a circle of radius R. If the rate of change of a side is R times the rate of change of the opposite angle, then that angle, is |
π/6 π/4 π/3 π/2 |
π/3 |
Let the side be BC = a and A be the opposite angle. Then, R=a2sinA ⇒a=2RsinA ⇒dadt=2RcosAdAdt ⇒RdAdt=2RcosA.dAdt [∵ dadt=RdAdt (given)] ⇒cosA=12⇒A=π3 |