Q. The number of values of $\theta$ in the interval $\lbrack - \pi,\ \pi\rbrack$ satisfying the equation $\cos{\theta + \sin{2\theta = 0}}$ is

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
Explanation

(d)
Given, $\cos{\theta + \sin{2\theta = 0}}$
$\Rightarrow \cos{\theta + 2\sin{\theta\cos{\theta = 0}}}$
$\Rightarrow \ \cos{\theta\left( 1 + 2\sin\theta \right) = 0}$
$\Rightarrow \ \cos{\theta = 0}$ or $\sin{\theta = - \frac{1}{2}}$
For $\theta \in \lbrack - \pi,\ \pi\rbrack$
$\theta = \frac{\pi}{2},\ - \frac{\pi}{2}$
Or $\theta = - \frac{\pi}{6},\ - \frac{5\pi}{6}$

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.