Inverse Circular Functions 2 Question 4

4. If α=3sin1611 and β=3cos149, where the inverse trigonometric functions take only the principal values, then the correct option(s) is/are

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(a) cosβ>0

(b) sinβ<0

(c) cos(α+β)>0

(d) cosα<0

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 4. (c)

Solution:

  1. Here, α=3sin1611 and β=3cos149 as 611>12

sin1611>sin112=π6α=3sin1611>π2cosα<0

Now, β=3cos149

As 49<12cos149>cos112=π3

β=3cos149>π

cosβ<0 and sinβ<0

Now, α+β is slightly greater than 3π2.

cos(α+β)>0



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