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

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    The value of \[\cos A-\sin A\]when \[A=\frac{5\pi }{4},\]is [MP PET 1990]

    A) \[\sqrt{2}\]

    B) \[\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\]

    C) 0

    D) 1

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    \[\cos A-\sin A=\cos \frac{5\pi }{4}-\sin \frac{5\pi }{4},\left( \because A=\frac{5\pi }{4} \right)\] \[=-\cos \frac{\pi }{4}+\sin \frac{\pi }{4}=-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}+\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}=0\].


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