arrow
arrow
arrow
If cos (α+β) =0,  then, sin(α-β) can be reduced to
Question

If cos (α+β) =0,  then, sin(α-β) can be reduced to

A.

cos β

B.

sin 2 α

C.

sin α

D.

cos 2 β

Correct option is D

Given:
cos(α + β) = 0

Identity Used:  

sin(90° - A) = cosA

cos(90° - A) = sinA
Solution:
From the trigonometric ratios,
 cos(α + β) = 0  

cos(α + β)  = cos90°

(α + β) = 90°

Now, α = 90° - β
Substitute the value of α,
sin(α - β) =sin(90° - β - β)
sin(α - β) = sin(90° -2β )    

                 = cos2β

test-prime-package

Access ‘RRB NTPC’ Mock Tests with

  • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
  • Unlimited Re-Attempts
  • Personalised Report Card
  • 500% Refund on Final Selection
  • Largest Community
students-icon
212k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!

Free Tests

Free
Must Attempt

RRB NTPC CBT-1 (Undergraduate Level) Mock 1

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon100 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon100 Marks
  • timerIcon90 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

RRB NTPC Graduate Level PYP (Held on 5 Jun 2025 S1)

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon100 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon100 Marks
  • timerIcon90 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

RRC Grp D General Science Section Test 1

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon25 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon25 Marks
  • timerIcon15 Mins
languageIcon English