Q13 / 83 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Mathematics · Trigonometric Equations

If 1 6  sinθ , cosθ and tan⁡θ are in geometric progression, then the complete solution set of θ is

  • A
    θ:θ=2nπ ±π6, n∈I
  • Correct answer
    B
    θ:θ=2nπ ±π3, n ∈ I
  • C
    θ:θ=nπ+-1nπ3, n ∈ I
  • D
    θ:θ=nπ+π3, n ∈ I

Solution

cos2θ=16sinθtanθ

⇒cos2⁡θ=16sin2⁡θcos⁡θ

⇒ 6cos3⁡θ=1-cos2⁡θ

⇒ 6cos3⁡θ+cos2⁡θ-1=0

⇒ cos⁡θ=12 

⇒ θ=2nπ± π3, n ∈ I.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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