What is the simplified value of (\sin^2 x(1+\cot^2 x))?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: \(1\)
Use the identity \(1+\cot^2 x=\cosec^2 x\). Thus, \(\sin^2 x(1+\cot^2 x)=\sin^2 x\cdot\cosec^2 x=\sin^2 x\cdot\frac{1}{\sin^2 x}=1\). Therefore, the correct answer is \(1\). \(\sin^2 x\) is only a factor, not the simplified value. Exam tip: When you see \(1+\cot^2 x\), recall the \(\cosec^2 x\) identity.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
\(1\)
Why is this the correct answer?
Use the identity \(1+\cot^2 x=\cosec^2 x\). Thus, \(\sin^2 x(1+\cot^2 x)=\sin^2 x\cdot\cosec^2 x=\sin^2 x\cdot\frac{1}{\sin^2 x}=1\). Therefore, the correct answer is \(1\). \(\sin^2 x\) is only a factor, not the simplified value. Exam tip: When you see \(1+\cot^2 x\), recall the \(\cosec^2 x\) identity.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Mathematics question. Chapter: Trigonometric Functions. Topic: Trigonometric functions and their properties.
