If $\alpha=\frac{180^{\circ}}{7}$, then $3 \sin \alpha-4 \sin ^3 \alpha$ is equal to

If $\alpha=\frac{180^{\circ}}{7}$, then $3 \sin \alpha-4 \sin ^3 \alpha$ is equal to
  1. $\cos 4 \alpha$
  2. $\sin 4 \alpha$
  3. $\cos 3 \alpha$
  4. 0

Solution

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} $

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2021 (25 Aug Shift 1)

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