Q47 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2022 (04 Jul Shift 2) · Mathematics

Multiplicative inverse of the complex number sinθ,cosθ is

  • A
    +sinθ,+cosθ
  • Correct answer
    B
    sinθ,-cosθ
  • C
    cosθ,-sinθ
  • D
    -cosθ,sinθ

Solution

We have,

z=sinθ+icosθ

Multiplicative inverse of z is 1z. Now,

1z=1sinθ+icosθ

⇒1z=1sinθ+icosθ×sinθ-icosθsinθ-icosθ

⇒1z=sinθ-icosθsin2θ+cos2θ

⇒1z=sinθ-icosθ

∵sin2θ+cos2θ=1

Hence, multiplicative inverse of sinθ,cosθ is sinθ,-cosθ.

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

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