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Line 7: :<math>\tan x \simeq x</math> Small angle approximation is useful in many areas of ~~physical science~~physics, including [[electromagnetics]], [[optics]] (where it forms the basis of the [[paraxial approximation]]), [[cartography]], and [[astronomy]]. == Geometric justification ==

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