Question 43

Mathematics Trigonometric Equations Medium

If \( \sin (\pi \cos \theta)=\cos (\pi \sin \theta) \) , then \( \sin 2 \theta= \)

(A) \( \pm \frac{3}{4} \)
(B) \( \pm \frac{1}{3} \)
(C) \( \pm \frac{1}{4} \)
(D) \( \pm \frac{4}{3} \)
✓ Correct Answer: Option A Verified Solution

📘 Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

\(\sin(\pi\cos\theta) = \cos(\pi\sin\theta) = \sin\left(\frac{\pi}{2} \pm \pi\sin\theta\right)\)

So \(\pi\cos\theta = \frac{\pi}{2} - \pi\sin\theta\) or \(\pi\cos\theta = \frac{\pi}{2} + \pi\sin\theta\) (taking the principal solutions).

  • \(\cos\theta + \sin\theta = \frac{1}{2}\): squaring, \(1 + \sin 2\theta = \frac{1}{4}\), so \(\sin 2\theta = -\frac{3}{4}\).
  • \(\cos\theta - \sin\theta = \frac{1}{2}\): squaring, \(1 - \sin 2\theta = \frac{1}{4}\), so \(\sin 2\theta = \frac{3}{4}\).

\(\sin 2\theta = \pm\frac{3}{4}\)

Answer: (A)

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