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Mathematics — Standard (041) — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1] § 8.3 Trigonometric Ratios of Some Specific Angles § 8.4 Trigonometric Identities § 8.5 Summary
If $\cos(\alpha + \beta) = 0$, then value of $\cos\left(\frac{\alpha + \beta}{2}\right)$ is equal to :
  1. (a) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
  2. (b) $\frac{1}{2}$
  3. (c) 0
  4. (d) $\sqrt{2}$
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Model Answer

(a) $\dfrac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$

Given $\cos(\alpha+\beta)=0$, so $\alpha+\beta=90°$. Thus $\dfrac{\alpha+\beta}{2}=45°$, and $\cos 45°=\dfrac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$.

Explanation

Since $\cos\theta=0$ gives $\theta=90°$, we get $\alpha+\beta=90°$, so $\dfrac{\alpha+\beta}{2}=45°$. From the standard table, $\cos 45°=\dfrac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$. The key is recognising which angle has cosine equal to zero.

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