Math Problem Statement

answer using sine rule

Work out the size of angle BAC using the sine rule, and give your answer to 3 significant figures.

Solution

To solve for angle BACBAC using the Sine Rule, let's break it down:

The Sine Rule states:

asinA=bsinB=csinC\frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B} = \frac{c}{\sin C}

Step-by-step Solution:

  1. Identify sides and angles:

    • Side BC=14mBC = 14 \, \text{m},
    • Side AB=20mAB = 20 \, \text{m},
    • Angle BCA=43BCA = 43^\circ.
  2. Apply the Sine Rule: To find BAC\angle BAC, we first calculate sinBAC\sin BAC: sinBACBC=sinBCAAB\frac{\sin BAC}{BC} = \frac{\sin BCA}{AB}

    Substituting the known values: sinBAC14=sin4320\frac{\sin BAC}{14} = \frac{\sin 43^\circ}{20}

  3. Rearrange to find sinBAC\sin BAC: sinBAC=14sin4320\sin BAC = \frac{14 \cdot \sin 43^\circ}{20}

    Using a calculator: sinBAC=140.68220=0.4774\sin BAC = \frac{14 \cdot 0.682}{20} = 0.4774

  4. Find BACBAC: Use the inverse sine function: BAC=sin1(0.4774)BAC = \sin^{-1}(0.4774)

    Calculating: BAC28.6BAC \approx 28.6^\circ

Final Answer:

BAC=28.6(to 3 significant figures)\angle BAC = 28.6^\circ \, (\text{to 3 significant figures})

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Related Questions:

  1. How is the Sine Rule applied to non-right triangles?
  2. Can the Sine Rule handle ambiguous cases (two possible angles)?
  3. What other methods can solve a triangle with given sides and angles?
  4. How would this problem change if the angle BCABCA were obtuse?
  5. How is the Cosine Rule different from the Sine Rule?

Tip:

Always ensure your calculator is set to the correct mode (degrees/radians) for angle calculations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Triangle Geometry
Sine Rule

Formulas

Sine Rule: a/sin(A) = b/sin(B) = c/sin(C)
Rearrangement for sine: sin(A) = (a * sin(B)) / b
Inverse Sine Function: A = sin^(-1)(value)

Theorems

Sine Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12