Mathematics
Trigonometric Identities and Equations
223 Questions
Solve a variety of questions based on trigonometric identities and mathematical equations. Key areas covered include double angle formulas, the law of sines, and quadrant angles. This material helps students preparing for advanced mathematics exams, UPSC, and state public service commissions.
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Trigonometric Identities and Equations Questions
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The value of sin 330° can be found using the unit circle. 330° is in the fourth quadrant, where sine is negative. The reference angle is 30° (since 360° - 330° = 30°). sin 30° = 1/2 = 0.5, so sin 330° = -0.5. The other options are incorrect - 0.6 is not a standard sine value, -1.5 is impossible (sine ranges from -1 to 1), and -1.0 would be sin 270°.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Pythagorean identity states that sin²x + cos²x = 1 for any angle x. This is one of the fundamental identities in trigonometry derived from the unit circle definition. Options 0, 90, and -1 are incorrect values for this expression.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Cosine is an even function, meaning cos(-x) = cos x for all x. This symmetry property holds because cosine is based on the x-coordinate on the unit circle, which is unchanged by reflecting across the x-axis. Sine is odd (sin(-x) = -sin x).
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cosx cosy+sinx siny
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cosx siny-sinx cosy
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cosx cosy - sinx siny
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sinx siny + cosx cosy
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The cosine addition formula is cos(x+y) = cos x cos y - sin x sin y. This is a fundamental trigonometric identity for expanding cosine of a sum. Option A has the wrong sign, B mixes sine and cosine incorrectly, and D just reorders the terms but still has the wrong sign.
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2 sinx cosx
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sinx cosx
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(1/2) cosx sinx
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1/(sinx cosx)
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.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
sin(180° - x) = sin x due to the supplementary angle identity. In the second quadrant (angles 90° to 180°), sine is positive and has the same value as its supplement. This is related to the symmetry of the sine function.
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cosx
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-sinx
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90-cosx
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180-sinx
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Sine is an odd function, meaning sin(-x) = -sin(x). The graph of sine is symmetric about the origin, so the negative angle produces the negative of the original value. This is a fundamental trigonometric identity.
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x-(x^3)/3!+(x^5/5!)-....
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1-(x^2)/2!+(x^4)/4!-.....
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1+x+(x^2)/2!+(x^3)/3!+....
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1-x+(x^2)-(x^3)+......
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Maclaurin series expansion of sin(x) contains only odd powers of x with alternating signs. Option A shows this exact pattern: x - x³/3! + x⁵/5! - ... Option B is the expansion for cos(x) (even powers only). Option C is the expansion for eˣ (all positive terms). Option D is a simple geometric series.
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always increases
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always decreases
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increases then decreases
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decreases then increases
D
Correct answer
Explanation
As x goes from π/4 to 3π/4, 2x goes from π/2 to 3π/2. In this range, |sin(2x)| starts at sin(π/2)=1, decreases to sin(π)=0 at x=π/2, then increases to sin(3π/2)=1. So it decreases then increases.
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3/14
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?3 / 14
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5?3 / 14
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5/14
C
Correct answer
Explanation
For any angle A, sin²(A) + cos²(A) = 1, so cos(A) = √(1 - sin²(A)). Given sin(A) = 11/14, we have cos(A) = √(1 - 121/196) = √(75/196) = √75/14 = 5√3/14. The cosine is positive since A is acute.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
sin(π/6) = 1/2 = 0.5. Option D '.5' is the decimal representation. π/6 radians equals 30 degrees, and sin 30° = 0.5.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The derivative of sin x is cos x (d/dx[sin x] = cos x). This is a fundamental derivative rule from calculus.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
sin(0) = 0, so cos(sin 0) = cos(0) = 1. Options A, B, and D are incorrect values. This question tests understanding of trigonometric function composition and the values of sin and cos at 0 radians.