Refer to Figure below, and find the equation for tan θ as a function of x and L.
![644_Diagam of the Triangle that define the relationship between x L and y.png](https://secure.tutorsglobe.com/CMSImages/644_Diagam%20of%20the%20Triangle%20that%20define%20the%20relationship%20between%20x%20L%20and%20y.png)
Hint: Start by using the approximation for very small angles that tan θ ≈ sin θ ≈ θ so then the lengths y and L can be assumed to be almost equal provided that xball << L.