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
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The integral of cos(x) dx is sin(x) + C. Since the derivative of sin(x) is cos(x), the antiderivative (integral) of cos(x) must be sin(x). A common mistake is to suggest -sin(x), which is actually the derivative of cos(x).
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Use the double-angle identity: 2 sin x cos x = sin(2x). The period of sin(kx) is 2π/k, so the period of sin(2x) is 2π/2 = π.
F
Correct answer
Explanation
Sin 90 is 1, Cos 90 is 0, but Tan 90 is undefined (approaching infinity). In basic mathematics, the presence of an undefined term in a sum makes the entire expression undefined or 'infinity'.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Using trigonometric identities: sin(x) * cosec(x) = 1 and sec(x) * cos(x) = 1. Therefore, 1 + 1 = 2.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Expanding (sinA+cosA)²+(sinA-cosA)² gives sin²A+2sinAcosA+cos²A+sin²A-2sinAcosA+cos²A = 2(sin²A+cos²A) = 2(1) = 2, using the fundamental identity sin²θ+cos²θ=1.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Substitute the given angles: sin45° = 1/√2, cos45° = 1/√2, tan45° = 1, sec45° = √2, sin90° = 1, cos90° = 0. The expression becomes (1/√2) × (1/√2) × 1 × √2 × 1 × 0 = 0 because cos90° = 0. Any expression multiplied by zero equals zero.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The expression is a product of cosine values from 0 to 99 degrees. Since cos(90°) = 0, and any number multiplied by zero is zero, the entire product equals 0.
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sin(Pi/2)
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sin(90)
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Sin(pi/2)
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sin(pi/2)
D
Correct answer
Explanation
MATLAB trigonometric functions use radians, not degrees. sin(90°) requires converting 90° to radians: 90° = pi/2 radians. Option B (sin(90)) is wrong because 90 is treated as 90 radians. Option C has wrong case (Sin vs sin). Option A has wrong case for pi (Pi vs pi).
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$\dfrac{1}{3}$$
x = \left[
\begin{array}
\ sin(-4t) + 2sin(-t) - 2sin(-4t) + 2sin(-t) \\\\
-sin(-4t) + sin(-t)2sin(-4t) + sin(-t)
\end{array}
\right]
$
-
$\left[
\begin{array}
\ sin(-2t) sin(2t) \\\\
sin(t) sin(-3t)
\end{array}
\right]$
-
$\dfrac{1}{3}$$
x = \left[
\begin{array}
\ sin(4t) + 2sin(t) 2sin(-4t) - 2sin(-t) \\\\
-sin(-4t) + sin(t)2sin(4t) + sin(t)
\end{array}
\right]
$
-
$\dfrac{1}{3}$$
x = \left[
\begin{array}
\ cos(-t) + 2cos(t) 2cos(-4t) + 2cos(-t) \\\\
-cos(-4t) + cos(-t)-2cos(-4t) + cos(-t)
\end{array}
\right]
$
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dc term
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cosine terms
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sine terms
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odd harmonic terms
C
Correct answer
Explanation
For an even function Fourier series contains de term and cosine term (even and odd harmonics).
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P and S
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P and R
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Q and S
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Q and R
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Fourier series of a real periodic function has only cosine terms if it is even and sine terms if it is odd.
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sin x3
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sin x2
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cos x3
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cos x2
A
Correct answer
Explanation
$sin x = x + \frac{x^3}{3!}+\frac{x^5}{5!}+ ...
\\
cos x = 1 + \frac{x^2}{2!}+\frac{x^4}{4!}+ ...
\\
\text{Thus only $(x^3)$ will have odd power of x.}$
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1 + $\frac{(x - \pi)^2}{3!} + ...$
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- 1 - $\frac{(x - \pi)^2}{3!} + ...$
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1 - $\frac{(x - \pi)^2}{3!} + ...$
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- 1 + $\frac{(x - \pi)^2}{3!} + ...$
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$\dfrac{1}{3}$$
x = \left[
\begin{array}
\ sin(-4t) + 2sin(-t) - 2sin(-4t) + 2sin(-t) \\\\
-sin(-4t) + sin(-t)2sin(-4t) + sin(-t)
\end{array}
\right]
$
-
$\left[
\begin{array}
\ sin(-2t) sin(2t) \\\\
sin(t) sin(-3t)
\end{array}
\right]$
-
$\dfrac{1}{3}$$
x = \left[
\begin{array}
\ sin(4t) + 2sin(t) 2sin(-4t) - 2sin(-t) \\\\
-sin(-4t) + sin(t)2sin(4t) + sin(t)
\end{array}
\right]
$
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$\dfrac{1}{3}$$
x = \left[
\begin{array}
\ cos(-t) + 2cos(t) 2cos(-4t) + 2cos(-t) \\\\
-cos(-4t) + cos(-t)-2cos(-4t) + cos(-t)
\end{array}
\right]
$