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If \(2\sin^{2} \theta = 1 + \cos \theta, 0° \leq \theta \leq 90°\), find the...

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If \(2\sin^{2} \theta = 1 + \cos \theta, 0° \leq \theta \leq 90°\), find the value of \(\theta\). 

  • A. 90°
  • B. 60°
  • C. 45°
  • D. 30°
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

\(2\sin^{2} \theta = 1 + \cos \theta\)

\(2 ( 1 - \cos^{2} \theta) = 1 + \cos \theta\)

\(2 - 2\cos^{2} \theta = 1 + \cos \theta\)

\(0 = 1 - 2 + \cos \theta + 2\cos^{2} \theta\)

\(2\cos^{2} \theta + \cos \theta - 1 = 0\)

Factorizing, we have

\((\cos \theta + 1)(2\cos \theta - 1) = 0\)

Note: In the range, \(0° \leq \theta \leq 90°\), all trig functions are positive, so we consider

\(2\cos \theta = 1 \implies \cos \theta = \frac{1}{2}\)

\(\theta = 60°\).


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