Which of the following angles, in standard position, has its terminal side in the third quadrant?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 210°
Angles in the third quadrant are greater than 180° and less than 270°. Since 210° lies in this interval, its terminal side is in the third quadrant. In contrast, 315° lies in the fourth quadrant. Exam tip: compare the angle with 90° intervals.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
210°
Why is this the correct answer?
Angles in the third quadrant are greater than 180° and less than 270°. Since 210° lies in this interval, its terminal side is in the third quadrant. In contrast, 315° lies in the fourth quadrant. Exam tip: compare the angle with 90° intervals.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Mathematics question. Chapter: Trigonometric Functions. Topic: Angles.
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