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The value of 2sinθ can be `a + 1/a`, where a is a positive number, and a ≠ 1.

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  • False

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Solution

This statement is False.

Explanation:

Let a = 2, then `a + 1/a = 2 + 1/2 = 5/2`

If 2sinθ = `a + 1/a`, then a

2sinθ = `5/2`

⇒ sinθ =  `5/4` = 1.25

Which is not possible   ...[∵ sin θ ≤ 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 9 | Page 93

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