Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differential equations

Differential equations — practice question

(i)[2]

Find the derivative of $\frac{1}{\sin^2 \theta}$ with respect to $\theta$.

(ii)[6]

The variables $x$ and $\theta$ satisfy the differential equation $x \tan \theta \frac{dx}{d\theta} + \cosec^2 \theta = 0$, for $0 < \theta < \frac{1}{2}\pi$ and $x > 0$. It is given that $x = 4$ when $\theta = $\frac{1}{6}\pi$. Solve the differential equation, finding $x$ as a function of $\theta$.

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