CAPE Pure Mathematics Unit 1 · May/June 2009 · Paper 1 · Question Q28
The distance (d) metres of a reciprocating arm of a shaping machine from its starting position can be modelled by the equation d = 12\cos\theta + 5\sin\theta. The MAXIMUM distance, in metres, from the starting point is
- (A)5
- (B)12
- (C)13
- (D)17
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