If cos^(-1)(x) = θ, then what is the value of sin(θ)?

Practice Questions

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If cos^(-1)(x) = θ, then what is the value of sin(θ)?
  1. x
  2. √(1-x^2)
  3. 1-x
  4. 0

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If cos^(-1)(x) = θ, then what is the value of sin(θ)?
  • Step 1: Start with the equation cos^(-1)(x) = θ. This means that θ is the angle whose cosine is x.
  • Step 2: From the definition of cosine, we know that cos(θ) = x.
  • Step 3: Use the Pythagorean identity, which states that sin^2(θ) + cos^2(θ) = 1.
  • Step 4: Substitute cos(θ) with x in the identity: sin^2(θ) + x^2 = 1.
  • Step 5: Rearrange the equation to find sin^2(θ): sin^2(θ) = 1 - x^2.
  • Step 6: Take the square root of both sides to find sin(θ): sin(θ) = √(1 - x^2).
  • Inverse Trigonometric Functions – Understanding the relationship between inverse cosine and sine functions.
  • Pythagorean Identity – Using the identity sin²(θ) + cos²(θ) = 1 to derive sin(θ) from cos(θ).
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