Q2 / 71 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Mathematics · Inverse Trigonometric Functions

If α=sin-1⁡32+sin-1⁡13 and β=cos-1⁡32+cos-1⁡13, then

  • A
    α>β
  • B
    α=β
  • Correct answer
    C
    α<β
  • D
    α+β=2π

Solution

α+β=sin-1⁡32+cos-1⁡32+sin-1⁡13+cos-1⁡13

=π2+π2=π

Also, α=π3+sin-1⁡13<π3+sin-1⁡12

As sin⁡θ is increasing in 0, π2

∴  α<π3+π6=π2

⇒ β>π2>α

⇒  α<β

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

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