Q42 / 90 · JEE Main 2021 (20 Jul Shift 2) · Mathematics

Let in a right angled triangle, the smallest angle be θ. If a triangle formed by taking the reciprocal of its sides is also a right angled triangle, then sinθ is equal to:

  • A
    5+14
  • Correct answer
    B
    5-12
  • C
    2-12
  • D
    5-14

Solution

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Let A=θ, then B=90°-θ.

Hence, a is the smallest side.

Then, in ∆ACB

c2=a2+b2

On taking reciprocal, longest side become shortest and vice versa.

⇒1a2=1b2+1c2

⇒b2c2a2=b2+c2  ...i

Use a=2RsinA=2Rsinθ

b=2RsinB=2Rsin(90°-θ)=2Rcosθ

c=2RsinC=2sin90°=2R

Hence, by i

4R2cos2θ·4R24R2sin2θ=4R2cos2θ+4R2

⇒cos2θ=sin2θcos2θ+sin2θ

⇒1-sin2θ=sin2θ1-sin2θ+sin2θ

⇒1=3sin2θ-sin4θ

⇒sin4θ-3sin2θ+1=0

⇒sin2θ=3-52=5+1-254=5-122

⇒sinθ=5-12

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

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