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If cosA + cos2A = 1, then sin2A + sin4A = 1.

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  • False

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Solution

This statement is True.

Explanation:

∵ cosA + cos2A = 1

⇒ cosA = 1 – cos2A = sin2A  ...[∵ sin2A + cos2A = 1]

⇒ cos2A = sin4A

⇒ 1 – sin2A = sin4A  ...[∵ cos2A = 1 – sin2A]

⇒ sin2A + sin4A = 1

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Chapter 8: Introduction To Trigonometry and Its Applications - Exercise 8.2 [Page 93]

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NCERT Exemplar Mathematics [English] Class 10
Chapter 8 Introduction To Trigonometry and Its Applications
Exercise 8.2 | Q 5 | Page 93

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