The quantity can be written in several equivalent ways

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Problem

The quantity cos⁡2θ\cos 2\theta can be written in several equivalent ways. Study the following and respond: (i) Write any three standard algebraic forms of cos⁡2θ\cos 2\theta in terms of sin⁡θ\sin\theta and cos⁡θ\cos\theta. (ii) Explain, with reasons, which of the three forms is most convenient when only sin⁡θ\sin\theta is known and which is most convenient when only cos⁡θ\cos\theta is known. (iii) Give one brief numerical illustration (no detailed computation required) to support the explanation in part (ii).

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