Multiple choice general knowledge

sin2x=

  1. 2 sinx cosx

  2. sinx cosx

  3. (1/2) cosx sinx

  4. 1/(sinx cosx)

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The double-angle formula for sine is sin 2x = 2 sin x cos x. This identity can be derived from the sine addition formula sin(x+x) = sin x cos x + cos x sin x. Option B is missing the factor of 2, and the other options are incorrect.