MathematicsProperties of Inverse Trigonometric FunctionsJEE Advanced 2002Easy
Visualized Solution (Hindi)
Analyze the Nested Expression
- Given expression: cos(tan−1(sin(cot−1x)))
Substitute the Innermost Angle θ
- Let θ=cot−1x
- This implies cotθ=x
Visualize the First Triangle
- In a right triangle with angle θ:
- Base =x, Perpendicular =1
- Hypotenuse =x2+1
Find sinθ
- sinθ=HypotenusePerpendicular
- sin(cot−1x)=x2+1
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Update the Main Expression
- Expression becomes: cos(tan−1(x2+1
1))
Substitute the Next Angle ϕ
- Let ϕ=tan−1(x2+1
1) - This implies tanϕ=x2+1
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Visualize the Second Triangle
- In a new right triangle with angle ϕ:
- Base =x2+1
, Perpendicular =1 - Hypotenuse =(x2+1
)2+12 =x2+2
Find cosϕ
- cosϕ=HypotenuseBase
- cosϕ=x2+2
x2+1
The Final Result
- Therefore, cos(tan−1(sin(cot−1x)))=x2+2x2+1
- Hence Proved.
Key Takeaway & Next Challenges
- Key Takeaway: Use the right-triangle method layer-by-layer for nested ITF problems.
- Next Challenge: Try evaluating sin(tan−1(cos(cot−1x))) using the same logic.
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