Question: Wobbly Table Theorem: There is a square table with four equal - length legs ( see the figure below ) , where the fourth leg

Wobbly Table Theorem:
There is a square table with four equal-length legs (see the figure below), where the fourth leg
D, is above the surface, whereas the other three legs A, B, and C are on the uneven surface.
Turn the table around a center so that three legs A, B, and C, stay on the surface.
The distance from leg D to the surface is a function (f), which depends on the turning angle, theta.
For this problem, let f(theta) as ...
f(theta)= e^-theta * cos(2theta)
The distances at the initial positon (theta =0) and at the 90 degree turn position
(theta= pi/2\cong 1.5708) are given as...
f(0)=1
f(1.5708)=0.2079
Since the sign of the function values at theta=0, and theta=1.5708 are different, there must exist a root of the function f(theta) between [0,1.5708].
Using the False-Position Method, find the angle, theta, such that all four legs are on the surface.
Find the root estimate up to iteration, , equals 2, and complete the table below with a four-decimal place.
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Wobbly Table Theorem: There is a square table

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