JEE Main & Advanced Mathematics Trigonometric Identities Question Bank Fundamental trigonometrical ratios and functions, Trigonometrical ratio of allied angles

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    If for real values of \[x,\cos \theta =x+\frac{1}{x},\] then [MP PET 1996]

    A) \[\theta \] is an acute angle

    B) \[\theta \] is a right angle

    C) \[\theta \]is an obtuse angle

    D) No value of \[\theta \]is possible

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    The quadratic equation is \[{{x}^{2}}-x\cos \theta +1=0\] But x is real, therefore \[{{B}^{2}}-4AC\ge 0\] \[\Rightarrow {{\cos }^{2}}\theta \ge 4(1)(1)\Rightarrow {{\cos }^{2}}\theta \ge 4\], which is impossible.


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