Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Let r=2sin⁡θr=2\sin\theta with 0<θ<π20<\theta<\frac{\pi}{2}. The area of the triangle formed by the origin, the positive xx–axis, and the point (r,θ)(r,\theta) is A(θ)=12xyA(\theta)=\tfrac{1}{2}x y. Determine the angle θ\theta (exact value in radians) that maximizes A(θ)A(\theta).

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