State the largest angular amplitude (approximate) for which the relation is generally…

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Problem

State the largest angular amplitude (approximate) for which the relation

\sin\theta \approx \theta

is generally considered valid for the oscillations of a simple pendulum. (a)

5^{\circ}

(b)

15^{\circ}

(c)

10^{\circ}

(d)

30^{\circ}