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Trigonometry

  • Prove that the value of sin squared theta plus cos squared theta equals 1.

11/11/2024

Mathematics

12th (Science)

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To prove:
sin²θ + cos²θ = 1

Proof:
In a right-angled triangle,
sinθ = opposite / hypotenuse
cosθ = adjacent / hypotenuse

Now,
sin²θ + cos²θ = (opposite² + adjacent²) / hypotenuse²

By Pythagoras theorem,
opposite² + adjacent² = hypotenuse²

So,
sin²θ + cos²θ = hypotenuse² / hypotenuse² = 1

Hence proved.

Swetha Lakshmy

28/04/2025