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Sec^2θ – tan^2θ = ? A) 0 B) 1 C) 2 D) sqrt(2)

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Question

sec2θ – tan2θ = ?

Options

  • 0

  • 1

  • 2

  • `sqrt(2)`

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Solution

1

Explanation:

1 + tan2θ = sec2θ

∵ sec2θ – tan2θ = 1

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