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If $\alpha=\frac{180^{\circ}}{7}$, then $3 \sin \alpha-4 \sin ^3 \alpha$ is equal to
MathematicsTrigonometric Ratios & IdentitiesAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (25 Aug Shift 1)
Options:
  • A $\cos 4 \alpha$
  • B $\sin 4 \alpha$
  • C $\cos 3 \alpha$
  • D 0
Solution:
2897 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $\sin 4 \alpha$
Given,
$$
\begin{aligned}
& \alpha=\frac{180^{\circ}}{7} \\
& 3 \sin \alpha-4 \sin ^3 \alpha=\sin 3 \alpha \\
& =\sin (7 \alpha-4 \pi) \\
& =\sin (\pi-4 \alpha) \quad[\because 7 \alpha=\pi] \\
& =\sin 4 \alpha \\
&
\end{aligned}
$$

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