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The domain of sin^-1(3x) is equal to _______(a) [-1, 1](b) \([\frac{-1}{3}, \frac{1}{3}]\)(c) [-3, 3](d) [-3π, 3π]I have been asked this question in exam.My question is taken from Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basics topic in chapter Inverse Trigonometric Functions of Mathematics – Class 12 |
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Answer» Correct CHOICE is (b) \([\frac{-1}{3}, \frac{1}{3}]\) |
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Find the value of sin^-1(\(\frac{5}{13}\))+cos^-1(\(\frac{3}{5}\)).(a) sin^-1(\(\frac{63}{65}\))(b) sin^-11(c) 0(d) sin^-1(\(\frac{64}{65}\))This question was addressed to me in semester exam.My query is from Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions topic in division Inverse Trigonometric Functions of Mathematics – Class 12 |
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Answer» The CORRECT OPTION is (a) sin^-1(\(\frac{63}{65}\)) |
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Find the value of tan^-1(\(\frac{1}{3}\))+tan^-1(\(\frac{1}{5}\))+tan^-1(\frac{1}{7})[/latex](a) tan^-1\((\frac{4}{7})\)(b) tan^-1\((\frac{9}{7})\)(c) tan^-1\((\frac{7}{9})\)(d) tan^-11The question was asked during an internship interview.I would like to ask this question from Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions in portion Inverse Trigonometric Functions of Mathematics – Class 12 |
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Answer» RIGHT option is (c) tan^-1\((\frac{7}{9})\) The best I can explain: Using the formula tan^-1x+tan^-1y=tan^-1\(\frac{x+y}{1-xy}\), we get tan^-1(\(\frac{1}{3}\))+tan^-1(\(\frac{1}{5}\))=tan^-1\(\bigg(\frac{\frac{1}{3}+\frac{1}{5}}{1-\frac{1}{3}×\frac{1}{5}}\bigg)\) = \(tan^{-1}\bigg(\frac{\frac{8}{15}}{\frac{14}{15}}\bigg)=tan^{-1}(\frac{8}{15}×\frac{15}{14})=tan^{-1}(\frac{4}{7})\) =\(tan^{-1}(\frac{1}{3})+tan^{-1}(\frac{1}{5})+tan^{-1}(\frac{1}{7})=tan^{-1}(\frac{4}{7})+tan^{-1}(\frac{1}{7})\) =\(tan^{-1}\bigg(\frac{\frac{4}{7} + \frac{1}{7}}{1-\frac{4}{7}×\frac{1}{7}}\bigg) = tan^{-1}\bigg(\frac{\frac{5}{7}}{\frac{45}{49}}\bigg)=tan^{-1}(\frac{5}{7}×\frac{49}{45})\) =tan^-1\((\frac{7}{9})\). |
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[-1, 1] is the domain for which of the following inverse trigonometric functions?(a) sin^-1x(b) cot^-1x(c) tan^-1x(d) sec^-1xThis question was addressed to me at a job interview.I would like to ask this question from Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basics in section Inverse Trigonometric Functions of Mathematics – Class 12 |
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Answer» The CORRECT ANSWER is (a) sin^-1x |
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What is the value of cos^-1(-x) for all x belongs to [-1, 1]?(a) cos^-1(-x)(b) π – cos^-1(x)(c) π – cos^-1(-x)(d) π + cos^-1(x)I got this question in quiz.My question comes from Inverse Trigonometry in chapter Inverse Trigonometric Functions of Mathematics – Class 12 |
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Answer» RIGHT CHOICE is (B) π – cos^-1(X) To explain: Let, θ = cos^-1(-x) So, 0 ≤ θ ≤ π => -x = cosθ => x = -cosθ => x = cos(-θ) Also, -π ≤ -θ ≤ 0 So, 0 ≤ π -θ ≤ π => -θ = cos^-1(x) => θ = -cos^-1(x) So, cos^-1(x) = π – θ θ = π – cos^-1(x) => cos^-1(-x) = π – cos^-1(x) |
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What is the value of 2 tan^-1x in terms of sin^-1?(a) sec^-1x(b) 2 sec^-1x(c) 2 sec^-1\((\sqrt{1+x^2})\)(d) sec^-1\((\sqrt{1+x^2})\)This question was posed to me during an internship interview.My question is based upon Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions topic in portion Inverse Trigonometric Functions of Mathematics – Class 12 |
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Answer» The correct OPTION is (C) 2 sec^-1\((\sqrt{1+x^2})\) |
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sin^-1x in terms of cos^-1is ____________(a) cos^-1\(\sqrt{1+x^2}\)(b) cos^-1\(\sqrt{1-x^2}\)(c) cos^-1x(d) cos^-1\(\frac{1}{x}\)The question was asked in a national level competition.The question is from Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions in section Inverse Trigonometric Functions of Mathematics – Class 12 |
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Answer» RIGHT CHOICE is (B) cos^-1\(\sqrt{1-x^2}\) The explanation is: Let sin^-1x=y ⇒x=siny ⇒\(x=\sqrt{1-cos^2y}\) ⇒\(x^2=1-cos^2y\) ⇒\(cos^2y=1-x^2\) ∴y=cos^-1\(\sqrt{1-x^2}\)=sin^-1x. |
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Find the value of \(sin^{-1}(sin \frac{4π}{3})\) is _______(a) π(b) \(\frac{π}{3}\)(c) \(\frac{4π}{3}\)(d) –\(\frac{π}{3}\)I got this question in final exam.Question is from Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basics topic in chapter Inverse Trigonometric Functions of Mathematics – Class 12 |
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Answer» Correct OPTION is (d) –\(\frac{π}{3}\) |
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What is the value of sin^-1(-x) for all x belongs to [-1, 1]?(a) -sin^-1(x)(b) sin^-1(x)(c) 2sin^-1(x)(d) sin^-1(-x)/2I had been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.I'm obligated to ask this question of Inverse Trigonometry topic in chapter Inverse Trigonometric Functions of Mathematics – Class 12 |
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Answer» Correct OPTION is (a) -SIN^-1(x) |
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Which value is similar to sin^-1sin(6 π/7)?(a) sin^-1(π/7)(b) cos^-1(π/7)(c) sin^-1(2π/7)(d) coses^-1(π/7)The question was posed to me in unit test.This intriguing question comes from Inverse Trigonometry topic in section Inverse Trigonometric Functions of Mathematics – Class 12 |
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Answer» CORRECT CHOICE is (a) SIN^-1(π/7) The best EXPLANATION: sin^-1sin(6 π/7) Now, sin(6 π/7) = sin(π – 6 π/7) = sin(2π + 6 π/7) = sin(π/7) = sin(3π – 6 π/7) = sin(20π/7) = sin(-π – 6 π/7) = sin(-15π/7) = sin(-2π + 6 π/7) = sin(-8π/7) = sin(-3π – 6 π/7) = sin(-27π/7) THEREFORE, sin^-1sin(6 π/7) = sin^-1(π/7). |
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Find the value of \(cos(sin^{-1}\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})\) is _____(a) \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\)(b) \(\frac{1}{4}\)(c) \(\frac{1}{2}\)(d) 0The question was posed to me during an interview.This intriguing question comes from Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basics in chapter Inverse Trigonometric Functions of Mathematics – Class 12 |
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Answer» RIGHT answer is (C) \(\frac{1}{2}\) For explanation I would SAY: \(sin\frac{π}{3}=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\) ∴\(sin^{-1}\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}=\frac{π}{3}\) ⇒\(cos(sin^{-1}\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})=cos(\frac{π}{3})=\frac{1}{2}\). |
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What is the value of sin^-1(sin 6)?(a) -2π – 6(b) 2π + 6(c) -2π + 6(d) 2π – 6I have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.This interesting question is from Inverse Trigonometry in division Inverse Trigonometric Functions of Mathematics – Class 12 |
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Answer» RIGHT choice is (c) -2π + 6 To explain I would say: We know, sin X = sin(π – x) So, sin 6 = sin(π – 6) = sin(2π + 6) = sin(3π – 6) = sin(-π – 6) = sin(-2π – 6) = sin(-3π – 6) So, sin^-1(sin 6) = sin^-1(sin (-2π + 6)) = -2π + 6 |
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What will be the value of x + y + z if cos^-1 x + cos^-1 y + cos^-1 z = 3π?(a) -1/3(b) 1(c) 3(d) -3I had been asked this question in homework.My enquiry is from Inverse Trigonometry in chapter Inverse Trigonometric Functions of Mathematics – Class 12 |
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Answer» RIGHT answer is (d) -3 Easy explanation: The EQUATION is cos^-1 X + cos^-1 y + cos^-1 z = 3π This MEANS cos^-1 x = π, cos^-1 y = π and cos^-1 z = π This will be only possible when it is in maxima. As, cos^-1 x = π so, x = cos^-1 π = -1similarly, y = z = -1 Therefore, x + y + z = -1 -1 -1 So, x + y + z = -3. |
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What is the solution of cot(sin^-1x)?(a) \(\frac{\sqrt{1-x^2}}{x}\)(b) x(c) \(\sqrt{1-x^2}\)(d) \(\sqrt{1+x^2}\)This question was posed to me in semester exam.Question is from Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions in portion Inverse Trigonometric Functions of Mathematics – Class 12 |
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Answer» RIGHT ANSWER is (a) \(\frac{\sqrt{1-X^2}}{x}\) Easy explanation: LET sin^-1x=y. From ∆ABC, we get y=sin^-1x=cot^-1(\(\frac{\sqrt{1-x^2}}{x}\)) ∴cot(sin^-1x)=\(cot(cot^{-1}(\frac{\sqrt{1-x^2}}{x}))=\frac{\sqrt{1-x^2}}{x}\). |
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What is the value of \(tan^1\frac{1}{√3}-sin^{-1}1+ cos^{-1}\frac{1}{2}\) is ________(a) 2π(b) \(\frac{π}{2}\)(c) π(d) 0This question was posed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.Enquiry is from Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basics topic in portion Inverse Trigonometric Functions of Mathematics – Class 12 |
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Answer» The CORRECT answer is (c) π |
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Which of the following formula is incorrect?(a) sin^-1x+sin^-1y=sin^-1{\(x\sqrt{1-y^2}+y\sqrt{1-x^2}\)}(b) sin^-1x-sin^-1y=sin^-1{\(x\sqrt{1+y^2}+y\sqrt{1+x^2}\)}(c) 2 tan^-1x=tan^-1\((\frac{2x}{1-x^2})\)(d) 2 cos^-1x=cos^-1(3x-4x^3)The question was posed to me in an interview.Question is taken from Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions in portion Inverse Trigonometric Functions of Mathematics – Class 12 |
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Answer» The correct answer is (B) sin^-1x-sin^-1y=sin^-1{\(x\SQRT{1+y^2}+y\sqrt{1+x^2}\)} |
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What is sec^-1x in terms of tan^-1?(a) tan^-1\(\sqrt{1+x^2}\)(b) tan^-11+x^2(c) tan^-1x(d) tan^-1\(\sqrt{x^2-1}\)This question was posed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.My question comes from Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions topic in section Inverse Trigonometric Functions of Mathematics – Class 12 |
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Answer» RIGHT OPTION is (d) tan^-1\(\SQRT{x^2-1}\) For EXPLANATION: LET sec^-1x=y ⇒x=secy ⇒x=\(\sqrt{1+tan^2y}\) ⇒x^2-1=tan^2y ∴y=tan^-1\(\sqrt{x^2-1}\)=sec^-1x. |
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If \(cos^{-1}x=y\), then which of the following is correct?(a) 0 ≤ y ≤ π(b) 0 < y < π(c) –\(\frac{π}{2}≤y≤\frac{π}{2}\)(d) –\(\frac{π}{2} |
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Answer» Correct choice is (a) 0 ≤ y ≤ π |
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Find the value of sin^-1(\(\frac{3}{5}\))+sin^-1(\(\frac{4}{5}\))+cos^-1\((\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})\).(a) \(\frac{π}{3}\)(b) \(\frac{2π}{3}\)(c) \(\frac{4π}{3}\)(d) \(\frac{π}{4}\)This question was posed to me in an online interview.The doubt is from Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions in chapter Inverse Trigonometric Functions of Mathematics – Class 12 |
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Answer» Right option is (B) \(\frac{2π}{3}\) |
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What is the value of cos(tan^-1(\(\frac{4}{5}\)))?(a) \(\frac{5}{4}\)(b) \(\frac{5}{\sqrt{41}}\)(c) \(\frac{\sqrt{41}}{5}\)(d) \(\frac{4}{5}\)The question was asked by my college director while I was bunking the class.Origin of the question is Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions in portion Inverse Trigonometric Functions of Mathematics – Class 12 |
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Answer» RIGHT choice is (B) \(\frac{5}{\sqrt{41}}\) EXPLANATION: From ∆ABC, we get tan^-1(\(\frac{4}{5}\))=cos^-1(\(\frac{5}{\sqrt{41}}\)) cos(tan^-1(\(\frac{4}{5}\))=cos(cos^-1(\(\frac{5}{\sqrt{41}}\))) =\(\frac{5}{\sqrt{41}}\) |
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\(tan^{-1}\sqrt{3}+sec^{-1}2 – cos^{-1}1\) is equal to ________(a) 0(b) \(\frac{2π}{3}\)(c) \(\frac{π}{3}\)(d) \(\frac{π}{4}\)This question was addressed to me in an international level competition.Question is taken from Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basics topic in chapter Inverse Trigonometric Functions of Mathematics – Class 12 |
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Answer» Right answer is (B) \(\FRAC{2π}{3}\) |
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What is the value of 5 \(cos^{-1}\frac{1}{2} + 7 sin^{-1}(\frac{-1}{2})\) ?(a) –\(\frac{π}{2}\)(b) π(c) \(\frac{π}{2}\)(d) \(\frac{17π}{6}\)The question was asked in a national level competition.The question is from Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basics topic in chapter Inverse Trigonometric Functions of Mathematics – Class 12 |
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Answer» RIGHT choice is (c) \(\frac{π}{2}\) To explain: \(cos^{-1}(\frac{1}{2})=\frac{π}{3} and SIN^{-1}(-\frac{1}{2})=-\frac{π}{6}\) ∴ 5 \(cos^{-1}\frac{1}{2}+7 sin^{-1}(-\frac{1}{2}) =5(\frac{π}{3})+7(-\frac{π}{6})\) =\(\frac{5π}{3}-\frac{7π}{6}=\frac{10π-7π}{6}=\frac{3π}{6}=\frac{π}{2}\) |
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sin^-1x+cos^1x= ___(a) \(\frac{π}{2}\)(b) π(c) \(\frac{π}{3}\)(d) 2πThe question was asked by my school principal while I was bunking the class.My doubt stems from Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions in portion Inverse Trigonometric Functions of Mathematics – Class 12 |
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Answer» The CORRECT OPTION is (a) \(\FRAC{π}{2}\) |
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\(sin^{-1}x\) is same as \((sinx)^{-1}\).(a) True(b) FalseI had been asked this question in a job interview.The doubt is from Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basics topic in portion Inverse Trigonometric Functions of Mathematics – Class 12 |
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Answer» CORRECT answer is (b) False The explanation: The given STATEMENT is false. \(SIN^{-1}x\) is not same as \((sinx)^{-1}\). \(sin^{-1}x\) is an inverse TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTION whereas \((sinx)^{-1}\) is just the reciprocal of sinx i.e. \(sinx=\frac{1}{sinx}\). |
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What is the principle value of \(sec^{-1}(\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}})\).(a) \(\frac{π}{6}\)(b) \(\frac{π}{3}\)(c) \(\frac{π}{4}\)(d) \(\frac{π}{2}\)I have been asked this question during an interview for a job.My question is based upon Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basics in section Inverse Trigonometric Functions of Mathematics – Class 12 |
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Answer» RIGHT option is (a) \(\FRAC{π}{6}\) To ELABORATE: Let \(SEC^{-1}(\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}})\)=y sec y=\(\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}\) sec y=sec \(\frac{π}{6}\) ⇒y=\(\frac{π}{6}\) |
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