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Trigonometric Functions - Class 11

Master Trigonometry through focused practice that strengthens conceptual understanding, problem-solving skills, and the ability to recognize common traps and misconceptions. Explore challenging questions designed to develop deeper reasoning and confident application of key ideas.

Overview

This chapter covers the core concepts of Trigonometric Functions, including their definitions, properties, and applications. Explore the unit circle, periodic functions, and trigonometric identities to excel in mathematics.

Why This Chapter Matters

  • Trigonometric Functions are foundational for understanding advanced mathematics, including calculus, coordinate geometry, and physics. They play a vital role in solving problems in engineering, astronomy, and other fields.

Real-Life Applications

  • Modeling periodic phenomena such as sound waves and light waves.
  • Solving problems in navigation, surveying, and architecture.
  • Understanding the principles of oscillations and waves in physics.

Skills You Will Learn

  • Understanding and analyzing trigonometric functions and their properties.
  • Solving equations and proving trigonometric identities.
  • Applying trigonometric concepts to real-world problems.

Core Concepts to Master

Radian-Degree Conversion Identity

Relation L=rθ is strictly valid only when θ is in radians; misuse causes coordinate geometry dimension errors.

ASTC Quadrant Sign Convention

Signs of trig ratios rely on coordinate geometry projections; missing the quadrant parity leads to fatal calculation errors.

Allied Angle Periodicity

Using (nπ/2 ± θ), odd n changes ratio type, even n preserves it; sign depends on original quadrant.

Compound Angle Expansion

sin(A±B) and cos(A±B) foundations; mastering sign inversion in cos(A+B) is critical for advanced identities.

Factor-Product Conversion

Transforming sum/difference to product is the primary technique for solving equations like sinA + sinB = 0.

Double and Triple Angle Ratios

Expansion of sin3A and cos3A; usage in solving high-degree equations requires recognizing common factors.

Auxiliary Angle Method

Reducing a sinθ + b cosθ to R sin(θ + α); vital for finding range and extreme values.

General Solution Principal Values

Distinguishing between principal value range and the periodicity constant (nπ or 2nπ) for complete solution sets.

Conditional Identity Constraints

Solving trig equations with constraints like A+B+C=π; involves cyclic permutations and algebraic substitution.

Tangent Half-Angle Substitution

Substituting sinθ and cosθ in terms of t=tan(θ/2) turns rational trig expressions into solvable algebraic polynomials.

Square Root and Modulus Logic

Extracting roots like √(1+sinθ) requires checking the sign of the expression in the specific quadrant.

Monotonicity and Boundedness

Strict usage of the range [-1, 1] to identify impossible equations or force algebraic equality in complex expressions.

Extraneous Solution Rejection

Squaring both sides of an equation introduces non-existent roots; verification against original domain is mandatory.

Symmetry and Periodicity

Exploiting f(x) = f(x+T) to reduce global problems to single interval analysis, a hallmark of JEE advanced.

Lagrange Identity Equivalents

Using sum of squares to force trig expressions to zero when sum of terms equals zero.

Concept Collisions Used by Examiners

Competitive examinations rarely assess concepts in isolation. Instead, examiners intentionally combine multiple concepts from this and related chapters to create higher-order questions that test conceptual reasoning, analytical thinking, and problem-solving ability. The concept collision patterns below represent the combinations most frequently used while designing questions for this chapter.

Radian-Degree Conversion Identity
Algebraic-Trigonometric Graphical Mapping
Principal Value Branch Boundaries
Radian-Degree Conversion Identity
Extraneous Solution Rejection
Signum Function Discontinuity
Radian-Degree Conversion Identity
Integral as the Limit of a Sum
Step Function Discontinuities
Radian-Degree Conversion Identity
Linear Independence vs Dependence
Direction Cosines constraint
ASTC Quadrant Sign Convention
Angle between two lines
Image of a point in a plane
ASTC Quadrant Sign Convention
Argument and Principal Value
Geometry of Complex Inequalities
ASTC Quadrant Sign Convention
Compound Angle Expansion
First Derivative Test Trap
ASTC Quadrant Sign Convention
Determinant Product Rule
Orthogonal Matrix Conditions
ASTC Quadrant Sign Convention
Substitution (Change of Variable)
Integration Constant Trap
Allied Angle Periodicity
Algebraic-Trigonometric Graphical Mapping
Square Root and Modulus Logic
Allied Angle Periodicity
Argument and Principal Value
Dot Product Projection Sign
Allied Angle Periodicity
Differentiation of Determinants
Greatest Integer Function Traps
Allied Angle Periodicity
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Global Extrema on Intervals
Allied Angle Periodicity
General Term Formulation
Substitution Logic in Homogeneous DE
Compound Angle Expansion
Definite Integral Properties (King's Property)
Integral Part and Fractional Part
Compound Angle Expansion
Derivative of Implicit Inverse Forms
The Quadrant Adjustment Logic
Compound Angle Expansion
Differentiation of Determinants
Row/Column Exchange Parity
Compound Angle Expansion
Homogeneous Function Homogeneity
Integrating Factor (IF) Sign Sensitivity
Compound Angle Expansion
Triangle Inequality Mind Games
Modulus Inequality Logic
Factor-Product Conversion
Binomial Coefficient Summation Properties
Even Multiplicity Roots
Factor-Product Conversion
Derivative of Implicit Inverse Forms
Modulus Function Breakdown
Factor-Product Conversion
Lagrange Identity
Geometry of Complex Inequalities
Factor-Product Conversion
Logarithmic Integration via Trig Manipulation
The Zero-Factor Cancellation Trap
Factor-Product Conversion
Triangular/Diagonal Matrix Shortcut
Linear Dependency of Rows
Double and Triple Angle Ratios
Conditional Identity Constraints
Composition Continuity
Double and Triple Angle Ratios
De Moivre’s Theorem Applications
Vieta’s Formulas in Complex Domain
Double and Triple Angle Ratios
Logarithmic Integration via Trig Manipulation
Substitution (Change of Variable)
Double and Triple Angle Ratios
Orthogonal Matrix Conditions
Matrix Multiplication Non-Commutativity
Double and Triple Angle Ratios
Sigma Notation Properties
Even Multiplicity Roots
Auxiliary Angle Method
Direction Cosines constraint
Collinearity and Coplanarity
Auxiliary Angle Method
Ellipse Auxiliary Circle
Integral Part and Fractional Part
Auxiliary Angle Method
Logarithmic Integration Modulus
L'Hopital's Pitfall
General Solution Principal Values
Coefficient of x^r in Expansion
Exponent of Prime in n!
General Solution Principal Values
Derivative of Implicit Inverse Forms
L'Hopital's Pitfall
Conditional Identity Constraints
Binomial Theorem for Negative/Fractional Indices
Sign Flipping Rule
Inclusion-Exclusion Principle
Conditional Identity Constraints
Characteristic Equation
Singular vs. Non-Singular Threshold
Minors and Cofactors Sign Convention
Conditional Identity Constraints
Substitution Logic in Homogeneous DE
Tangent/Normal Slope Interplay
Leibniz Rule for Differentiation under Integral
Conditional Identity Constraints
The Telescopic Series Trap
Infinite Limit Behavior
Trigonometric Standard Limits
Conditional Identity Constraints
Variable Transformation Substitution
Principal Value Branch Boundaries
The Quadrant Adjustment Logic
Tangent Half-Angle Substitution
Euler's Form and Rotations
Modulus Function Symmetry
Tangent Half-Angle Substitution
Factor Theorem in Determinants
Singular vs Non-Singular Matrices
Tangent Half-Angle Substitution
Inequalities in Definite Integrals
Differentiability vs Continuity
Tangent Half-Angle Substitution
Latus Rectum Geometry
Slope Sensitivity
Tangent Half-Angle Substitution
Linearity and Partitioning
Integration Constant Trap
Square Root and Modulus Logic
Angle between two planes
Collinearity vs Coplanarity
Locus via Distance Constraints
Square Root and Modulus Logic
Differentiation of Determinants
Matrix Trace Properties
Singular vs Non-Singular Matrices
Square Root and Modulus Logic
Extraneous Solution Rejection
The Modulus Trap
Bijectivity and Inverse
Square Root and Modulus Logic
Right-Hand vs Left-Hand Derivatives
The L'Hôpital's Rule Misuse
Chain Rule Complexity
Monotonicity and Boundedness
Differentiation of Determinants
Singular vs. Non-Singular Threshold
Monotonicity and Boundedness
Increasing/Decreasing Strictness
Greatest Integer Function Traps
Monotonicity and Boundedness
Lagrange Identity
Line-Plane intersection logic
Monotonicity and Boundedness
Logarithmic Integration via Trig Manipulation
Differentiability vs Continuity
Monotonicity and Boundedness
Triangle Inequality Mind Games
Modulus Inequality Logic
Extraneous Solution Rejection
Domain Restrictions
Greatest Integer Function Traps
Extraneous Solution Rejection
Even Multiplicity Roots
System of Inequalities
Extraneous Solution Rejection
Leibniz Rule for Differentiation under Integral
Differentiability vs Continuity
Extraneous Solution Rejection
Logarithmic Integration Modulus
Factor-Product Conversion
Extraneous Solution Rejection
Squeeze Theorem (Sandwich Theorem)
Limit Existence at Discontinuity
Symmetry and Periodicity
Argument and Principal Value
Domain and Range Nuance
Symmetry and Periodicity
Definite Integral Properties (King's Property)
Implicit Differentiation Implicit Domain
Symmetry and Periodicity
Even and Odd Function Symmetry
Newton-Leibniz Formula with variable limits
Symmetry and Periodicity
Row/Column Exchange Parity
Elementary Row Operation Invariance
Lagrange Identity Equivalents
Lagrange Identity
Greatest Integer Function Traps
Lagrange Identity Equivalents
Triangular/Diagonal Matrix Shortcut
Inversion and Determinant Product
Lagrange Identity Equivalents
Vector Triple Product Expansion
Scalar Multiplication Geometric Scaling

Exam Coverage

Understand how this chapter is tested across major competitive examinations.

JEE Advanced

India · Competitive Exam · Undergraduate

JEE Main

India · Competitive Exam · Undergraduate

BITSAT

India · Competitive Exam · Undergraduate

IISER Aptitude Test (IAT)

India · Competitive Exam · Undergraduate

NEST

India · Competitive Exam · Undergraduate

ISI Admission Test

India · Competitive Exam · Undergraduate

CMI Entrance

India · Competitive Exam · Undergraduate

IOQM / INMO

India · Olympiad · High School

SAT Math

United States · Curriculum · High School

A-Level Mathematics

United Kingdom · Curriculum · Advanced Level

A-Level Further Mathematics

United Kingdom · Curriculum · Advanced Level

IB Mathematics AA HL

International · Curriculum · IB Diploma

Singapore A-Level Mathematics

Singapore · Curriculum · Advanced Level

Cambridge International A-Level Mathematics

International · Curriculum · Cambridge

International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)

International · Olympiad · International

Practice Questions

Strengthen your understanding by solving carefully selected questions from this chapter.

50 Questions
1

Evaluate the following limit: lim⁡n→∞1n∑k=1n([(180kn)∘]+[(360kn)∘])\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{1}{n} \sum_{k=1}^{n} \left( \left[ \left( \frac{180 k}{n} \right)^\circ \right] + \left[ \left( \frac{360 k}{n} \right)^\circ \right] \right) where [x][x] denotes the greatest integer less than or equal to xx.

2

Let arg⁡(z)\arg(z) denote the principal argument of a complex number zz, where −π<arg⁡(z)≤π-\pi < \arg(z) \le \pi. Consider the region SS in the complex plane defined by S={z∈C:∣z∣≤6, arg⁡(z2)≥π2, cos⁡(arg⁡(z))≤0}S = \left\{ z \in \mathbb{C} : |z| \le 6, \ \arg(z^2) \ge \frac{\pi}{2}, \ \cos(\arg(z)) \le 0 \right\} Find the area of the region SS.

3

Let L1L_1 be a line passing through the origin with direction angles α,β,γ\alpha, \beta, \gamma such that sin⁡α=357\sin \alpha = \frac{3\sqrt{5}}{7} for α∈(π2,π)\alpha \in \left(\frac{\pi}{2}, \pi\right), tan⁡β=−2103\tan \beta = -\frac{2\sqrt{10}}{3} for β∈(π2,π)\beta \in \left(\frac{\pi}{2}, \pi\right), and γ∈(0,π2)\gamma \in \left(0, \frac{\pi}{2}\right). Let L2L_2 be the line passing through the origin with direction ratios (3,6,−2)(3, 6, -2). If Π\Pi is the plane passing through the origin which is perpendicular to the acute angle bisector of L1L_1 and L2L_2, find the coordinates of the image of the point P(−2,−3,6)P(-2, -3, 6) in the plane Π\Pi.

4

Let f(x)=∫0x(sin⁡(4t−π6)+sin⁡(2t+π6))dtf(x) = \int_0^x \left( \sin\left(4t - \frac{\pi}{6}\right) + \sin\left(2t + \frac{\pi}{6}\right) \right) dt. Let MM and mm denote the number of local maxima and local minima of f(x)f(x) in the interval (0,2π)(0, 2\pi), respectively. Find the value of 10M+m10M + m.

5

Let A=(a−12cd−32f−120h)A = \begin{pmatrix} a & -\frac{1}{2} & c \\ d & -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} & f \\ -\frac{1}{2} & 0 & h \end{pmatrix} be a real orthogonal matrix with det⁡(A)=1\det(A) = 1. If Tr(A)<−32\text{Tr}(A) < -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}, find the value of 4(a+f)4(a + f).

6

Let the complex numbers z1z_1 and z2z_2 represent two vectors in the Argand plane, given by: z1=sin⁡(25π2+θ)+icos⁡(23π2−θ)z_1 = \sin\left(\frac{25\pi}{2} + \theta\right) + i \cos\left(\frac{23\pi}{2} - \theta\right) z2=cos⁡(17π2−2θ)+isin⁡(19π2+2θ)z_2 = \cos\left(\frac{17\pi}{2} - 2\theta\right) + i \sin\left(\frac{19\pi}{2} + 2\theta\right) If the scalar projection of the vector represented by z2z_2 onto the vector represented by z1z_1 is −32-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} and θ∈(0,π)\theta \in (0, \pi), then the sum of all possible values of θ\theta is:

7

Let ak=(3k)cos⁡(kπ2)a_k = \binom{3}{k} \cos\left(\frac{k\pi}{2}\right) and bk=(3k)sin⁡(kπ2)b_k = \binom{3}{k} \sin\left(\frac{k\pi}{2}\right) for k=0,1,2,3k=0,1,2,3. A continuous curve CC in the first quadrant (x>0,y>0x > 0, y > 0) satisfies the differential equation: xdydx−y=x∑k=03bkx3−kyk∑k=03akx3−kykx \frac{dy}{dx} - y = x \frac{\sum_{k=0}^{3} b_k x^{3-k} y^k}{\sum_{k=0}^{3} a_k x^{3-k} y^k} If CC passes through the point (1,1)(1, 1), which of the following is a possible value of the slope of the ray from the origin to a point on CC?

8

Let y(x)y(x) be a differentiable function satisfying the differential inequality dydx−(cos⁡2x1+sin⁡2x)y<−cos⁡(x−π4)\frac{dy}{dx} - \left( \frac{\cos 2x}{1 + \sin 2x} \right) y < -\cos\left(x - \frac{\pi}{4}\right) for x∈[5π6,π]x \in \left[ \frac{5\pi}{6}, \pi \right]. If y(π)=0y(\pi) = 0, then which of the following inequalities is necessarily true?

9

Let f(x)=3sin⁡−1(3sin⁡x+4cos⁡x5)−2cos⁡−1(5cos⁡x−12sin⁡x13)f(x) = 3 \sin^{-1}\left( \frac{3\sin x + 4\cos x}{5} \right) - 2 \cos^{-1}\left( \frac{5\cos x - 12\sin x}{13} \right). Find the value of f′(3π4)f'\left( \frac{3\pi}{4} \right).

10

Let z=x+iyz = x + iy be a complex number and v⃗=xi^+yj^+0k^\vec{v} = x\hat{i} + y\hat{j} + 0\hat{k} be its corresponding position vector in R3\mathbb{R}^3. Let SS be the set of all complex numbers zz satisfying the following system of conditions:

  1. ∣z(22−i)−1∣2−∣z−(22+i)∣2≥24|z(2\sqrt{2}-i) - 1|^2 - |z - (2\sqrt{2}+i)|^2 \ge 24
  2. ∣v⃗×u⃗∣2+(v⃗⋅u⃗)2≤400|\vec{v} \times \vec{u}|^2 + (\vec{v} \cdot \vec{u})^2 \le 400, where u⃗=3i^+4j^+0k^\vec{u} = 3\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} + 0\hat{k}
  3. Im⁡(z4)≥0\operatorname{Im}(z^4) \ge 0

Find the area of the region SS in the complex plane.

11

Let M(θ)=(4cos⁡3θ−3cos⁡θ3sin⁡θ−4sin⁡3θ3sin⁡θ−4sin⁡3θ3cos⁡θ−4cos⁡3θ)M(\theta) = \begin{pmatrix} 4\cos^3\theta - 3\cos\theta & 3\sin\theta - 4\sin^3\theta \\ 3\sin\theta - 4\sin^3\theta & 3\cos\theta - 4\cos^3\theta \end{pmatrix} and N(θ)=(2cos⁡2θ−12sin⁡θcos⁡θ2sin⁡θcos⁡θ1−2cos⁡2θ)N(\theta) = \begin{pmatrix} 2\cos^2\theta - 1 & 2\sin\theta\cos\theta \\ 2\sin\theta\cos\theta & 1 - 2\cos^2\theta \end{pmatrix}.

Let SS be the set of all θ∈[0,2π]\theta \in [0, 2\pi] satisfying (M(θ)N(θ))3=(−12−3232−12)(M(\theta) N(\theta))^3 = \begin{pmatrix} -\frac{1}{2} & -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \\ \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} & -\frac{1}{2} \end{pmatrix} Find the sum of all elements in SS.

12

Let EE be the ellipse x23+y2=1\frac{x^2}{3} + y^2 = 1. For a point PP on EE, let θ∈[0,π]\theta \in [0, \pi] be its eccentric angle. If (xP,yP)(x_P, y_P) are the coordinates of PP, then the value of the integral I=∫0π[xP+yP] dθI = \int_{0}^{\pi} [x_P + y_P] \, d\theta where [⋅][ \cdot ] denotes the greatest integer function, is:

13

Let y(x)y(x) be a real-valued continuous function on [1,∞)[1, \infty) satisfying the implicit relation: y5+2y3+3y=sin⁡−1(2x1+x2)+cos⁡−1(1−x21+x2)+2x2+4−πy^5 + 2y^3 + 3y = \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{2x}{1+x^2}\right) + \cos^{-1}\left(\frac{1-x^2}{1+x^2}\right) + 2x^2 + 4 - \pi Evaluate the limit: lim⁡x→1+y(x)−1x−1\lim_{x \to 1^+} \frac{y(x) - 1}{x - 1}

14

Let NN be the exponent of the highest power of 55 that divides 970!970!. Let θk\theta_k (k∈Nk \in \mathbb{N}) be the sequence of positive solutions to the equation tan⁡θ=3\tan \theta = \sqrt{3}, arranged in strictly increasing order. Consider the polynomial P(x)=∏k=1N(1+2cos⁡(θk)x)P(x) = \prod_{k=1}^{N} \left( 1 + 2\cos(\theta_k) x \right) If CC is the coefficient of x100x^{100} in P(x)P(x), find the exponent of the highest power of 33 that divides ∣C∣|C|.

15

Let S(x)=lim⁡n→∞∑k=1n12ktan⁡(x2k)S(x) = \lim_{n \to \infty} \sum_{k=1}^n \frac{1}{2^k} \tan\left(\frac{x}{2^k}\right) for x∈(0,π)x \in (0, \pi). Evaluate the limit: lim⁡x→03xS(x)−x2x4\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{3x S(x) - x^2}{x^4}

16

Evaluate the definite integral I=∫−1−1/2(cos⁡−1(4x3−3x)+3cos⁡−1(−x))dxI = \int_{-1}^{-1/2} \left( \cos^{-1}(4x^3 - 3x) + 3\cos^{-1}(-x) \right) dx

17

Evaluate the definite integral: I=∫011π2105−3cos⁡x dxI = \int_0^{\frac{11\pi}{2}} \frac{10}{5 - 3 \cos x} \, dx

18

Evaluate the integral: I=∫−11Im(eiπ/31+ix21−ix2)dxI = \int_{-1}^{1} \text{Im}\left( e^{i\pi/3} \frac{1 + i\sqrt{x^2}}{1 - i\sqrt{x^2}} \right) dx

19

Let I=∫02πdx2+cos⁡x+∣sin⁡x∣I = \int_0^{2\pi} \frac{dx}{2 + \cos x + |\sin x|}. Which of the following inequalities is true?

20

Let BB be a 3×33 \times 3 matrix with real entries and II be the 3×33 \times 3 identity matrix. Define the matrix-valued function A(x)=Bcos⁡x+I∣sin⁡x∣A(x) = B \cos x + I |\sin x| and let f(x)=det⁡(A(x))f(x) = \det(A(x)). Which of the following conditions on BB is both necessary and sufficient to guarantee that f(x)f(x) is differentiable at x=πx = \pi?

21

Let f:[π,3π2]→[−1,1]f: \left[\pi, \frac{3\pi}{2}\right] \to [-1, 1] be defined as f(x)=sin⁡2x+cos⁡xf(x) = \sqrt{\sin^2 x} + \cos x. If g(x)g(x) is the inverse function of f(x)f(x), then g(x)g(x) is equal to:

22

Let f(x)=2+2+2cos⁡4xf(x) = \sqrt{2 + \sqrt{2 + 2\cos 4x}} and g(x)=2−2+2cos⁡4xg(x) = \sqrt{2 - \sqrt{2 + 2\cos 4x}}. Let AA be the area of the region bounded by the curves y=f(x)y = f(x) and y=g(x)y = g(x) for x∈[0,37π]x \in [0, 37\pi]. If NN is the number of points in the interval (0,37π)(0, 37\pi) where f(x)f(x) is non-differentiable, find the value of A+NA + N.

23

Let I=∫0πsin⁡(2x+π6)cos⁡(x+π6)−cos⁡(2x+π6)sin⁡(x+π6)3+cos⁡(2x){2xπ} dxI = \int_{0}^{\pi} \frac{\sin\left(2x + \frac{\pi}{6}\right) \cos\left(x + \frac{\pi}{6}\right) - \cos\left(2x + \frac{\pi}{6}\right) \sin\left(x + \frac{\pi}{6}\right)}{3 + \cos(2x)} \left\{ \frac{2x}{\pi} \right\} \, dx where {t}\{t\} denotes the fractional part of tt. Find the value of II.

24

Let f(x)=∣sin⁡xcos⁡xsin⁡3x−sin⁡x−cos⁡x6sin⁡x−9sin⁡3xcos⁡x−sin⁡x3sin⁡2xcos⁡x∣f(x) = \begin{vmatrix} \sin x & \cos x & \sin^3 x \\ -\sin x & -\cos x & 6\sin x - 9\sin^3 x \\ \cos x & -\sin x & 3\sin^2 x \cos x \end{vmatrix}. Find the value of f′′(π12)f''\left(\frac{\pi}{12}\right).

25

Let f(x)=∣sin⁡(sin⁡−1x+cos⁡−1(x−1))∣+∣cos⁡(sin⁡−1x+cos⁡−1(x−1))∣f(x) = |\sin(\sin^{-1}x + \cos^{-1}(x-1))| + |\cos(\sin^{-1}x + \cos^{-1}(x-1))|. If MM is the maximum value of f(x)f(x) over its domain of definition, then MM equals:

26

A curve is defined implicitly by the equation x=32y+∣sin⁡3y−sin⁡y∣x = 3\sqrt{2}y + |\sin 3y - \sin y| for y∈(0,π2)y \in \left(0, \frac{\pi}{2}\right). Let y=g(x)y = g(x) be the continuous function defined by this curve. If x0=32π4x_0 = \frac{3\sqrt{2}\pi}{4}, and the left-hand and right-hand derivatives of g(x)g(x) at x0x_0 are denoted by L=lim⁡x→x0−g′(x)L = \lim_{x \to x_0^-} g'(x) and R=lim⁡x→x0+g′(x)R = \lim_{x \to x_0^+} g'(x) respectively, find the value of 1L⋅R\frac{1}{L \cdot R}.

27

In a triangle ABCABC, it is given that cos⁡(3A)+cos⁡(3B)+cos⁡(3C)=1\cos(3A) + \cos(3B) + \cos(3C) = 1 and ∠B>∠C\angle B > \angle C. If sin⁡(3B)+cos⁡(3B)=0\sin(3B) + \cos(3B) = 0, then the value of 2π∑k∈{A,B,C}(arcsin⁡(sin⁡3k)+arccos⁡(cos⁡3k))\frac{2}{\pi} \sum_{k \in \{A,B,C\}} \left( \arcsin(\sin 3k) + \arccos(\cos 3k) \right) is equal to:

28

Find the sum of all real values of xx in the interval [0,1000][0, 1000] that satisfy the equation: sin⁡−1(sin⁡x∘)−cos⁡−1(cos⁡x∘)=−π6\sin^{-1}(\sin x^\circ) - \cos^{-1}(\cos x^\circ) = -\frac{\pi}{6}

29

Let u⃗=sin⁡(x∘)i^+cos⁡(x∘)j^\vec{u} = \sin(x^\circ)\hat{i} + \cos(x^\circ)\hat{j} and v⃗=sin⁡(x)i^+cos⁡(x)j^\vec{v} = \sin(x)\hat{i} + \cos(x)\hat{j}, where x>0x > 0 is a real number. A line LL with direction cosines l,m,nl, m, n is orthogonal to u⃗\vec{u} and makes an angle of π4\frac{\pi}{4} with the positive z-axis. If the acute angle between LL and v⃗\vec{v} is π3\frac{\pi}{3}, find the smallest positive value of xx.

30

Let f(x)=cos⁡x∣cos⁡x∣−sin⁡x∣sin⁡x∣f(x) = \cos x |\cos x| - \sin x |\sin x| and F(x)=∫0xf(t)dtF(x) = \int_0^x f(t) dt. If MM and mm are the global maximum and global minimum values of F(x)F(x) on the interval [0,10π][0, 10\pi], find the value of M−mM - m.

31

Let AA be the solution set of the inequality (∑j=18cos⁡((2j−1)x))sin⁡x (cos⁡6x−1)≥0\left( \sum_{j=1}^{8} \cos((2j-1)x) \right) \sin x \ (\cos 6x - 1) \ge 0 for x∈(0,2π)x \in (0, 2\pi). Let II be the subset of AA consisting of all isolated points (i.e., points in AA that do not belong to any open interval contained in AA). Find the sum of all elements in II.

32

Let f(x)=1−sin⁡2x+cos⁡xsin⁡(2x)f(x) = \frac{\sqrt{1 - \sin^2 x} + \cos x}{\sin(2x)}. If L1=lim⁡x→π2−f(x)L_1 = \lim_{x \to \frac{\pi}{2}^-} f(x) and L2=lim⁡x→π2+f(x)L_2 = \lim_{x \to \frac{\pi}{2}^+} f(x), then the value of L12+L22L_1^2 + L_2^2 is:

33

Let SS be the set of all θ∈(0,π)\theta \in (0, \pi) satisfying cos⁡(7θ)=0\cos(7\theta) = 0 and cos⁡θ≠0\cos\theta \neq 0. Evaluate the sum: ∑θ∈S(sec⁡4θ+csc⁡4θ)\sum_{\theta \in S} \left( \sec^4\theta + \csc^4\theta \right)

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Let A,B,CA, B, C be the angles of a triangle. Consider the matrix M=(−1cos⁡Ccos⁡Bcos⁡C−1cos⁡Acos⁡Bcos⁡A−1)M = \begin{pmatrix} -1 & \cos C & \cos B \\ \cos C & -1 & \cos A \\ \cos B & \cos A & -1 \end{pmatrix}. Let λ1,λ2,λ3\lambda_1, \lambda_2, \lambda_3 be the eigenvalues of MM. If X=(csc⁡Acsc⁡Bcsc⁡C)X = \begin{pmatrix} \csc A \\ \csc B \\ \csc C \end{pmatrix}, find the value of XTadj(M)X+λ1+λ2+λ3X^T \text{adj}(M) X + \lambda_1 + \lambda_2 + \lambda_3.

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Let y=f(x)y = f(x) be a twice-differentiable function for x≥1x \ge 1 such that f(1)=3π2f(1) = \frac{3\pi}{2}. Let mN(t)m_N(t) denote the slope of the normal to the curve at the point (t,f(t))(t, f(t)). If f(x)f(x) satisfies the integral equation ∫1xt+mN(t)f(t)t2mN(t)1−cos⁡2(f(t)t) dt=1−1x\int_{1}^{x} \frac{t + m_N(t) f(t)}{t^2 m_N(t)} \sqrt{1 - \cos^2\left(\frac{f(t)}{t}\right)} \, dt = 1 - \frac{1}{x} for all x≥1x \ge 1, then the value of f(2)f(2) is:

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Consider the ellipse E:(x−1)29+(y−2)225=1E: \frac{(x-1)^2}{9} + \frac{(y-2)^2}{25} = 1. A tangent drawn from the point P(−2,92)P\left(-2, \frac{9}{2}\right) to EE intersects the upper latus rectum of EE at a point QQ. The sum of all possible values of the abscissa of QQ is:

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Let f(θ)=∣cos⁡θsin⁡θ1sin⁡θ1cos⁡θ1cos⁡θsin⁡θ∣f(\theta) = \begin{vmatrix} \cos\theta & \sin\theta & 1 \\ \sin\theta & 1 & \cos\theta \\ 1 & \cos\theta & \sin\theta \end{vmatrix}. Find the sum of all values of θ∈[0,2π)\theta \in [0, 2\pi) such that f(θ)=0f(\theta) = 0.

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Let θ\theta be an angle whose measure in degrees is xx and in radians is yy. Find the sum of all valid values of y∈[0,2π]y \in [0, 2\pi] that satisfy the equation: cos⁡3x+cos⁡2x+cos⁡xsgn(12y2−11πy+2π2)=0\frac{\cos 3x + \cos 2x + \cos x}{\text{sgn}\left( 12y^2 - 11\pi y + 2\pi^2 \right)} = 0

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Evaluate the integral: I=∫02πx1−cos⁡2x1+cos⁡2x dxI = \int_{0}^{2\pi} \frac{x \sqrt{1 - \cos 2x}}{1 + \cos^2 x} \, dx

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Let Δ(x)=∣sin⁡(x+π4)cos⁡(x+π4)ln⁡(1+sin⁡2x)sin⁡(x−π4)cos⁡(x−π4)sin⁡2xsin⁡(x+3π4)cos⁡(x+3π4)cos⁡2x∣\Delta(x) = \begin{vmatrix} \sin\left(x+\frac{\pi}{4}\right) & \cos\left(x+\frac{\pi}{4}\right) & \ln(1+\sin^2 x) \\ \sin\left(x-\frac{\pi}{4}\right) & \cos\left(x-\frac{\pi}{4}\right) & \sin 2x \\ \sin\left(x+\frac{3\pi}{4}\right) & \cos\left(x+\frac{3\pi}{4}\right) & \cos 2x \end{vmatrix} and f(x)=[Δ(x)](Δ2(x)−1)f(x) = [\Delta(x)] \left( \Delta^2(x) - 1 \right), where [⋅][ \cdot ] denotes the greatest integer function. If LL and RR are the left-hand and right-hand derivatives of f(x)f(x) at x=π4x = \frac{\pi}{4} respectively, then the value of L2+R2L^2 + R^2 is

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Let I(x)=∫0xln⁡(sin⁡2t+sin⁡4t+sin⁡6tcos⁡2t+cos⁡4t+cos⁡6t)2dtI(x) = \int_{0}^{x} \ln \left( \frac{\sin 2t + \sin 4t + \sin 6t}{\cos 2t + \cos 4t + \cos 6t} \right)^2 dt. Find the sum of all x∈[0,π]x \in [0, \pi] such that I′(x)=ln⁡3I'(x) = \ln 3.

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Let α1,α2,α3\alpha_1, \alpha_2, \alpha_3 be the roots of the equation x3−233x2+17x−5=0x^3 - 233x^2 + 17x - 5 = 0 and β1,β2,β3\beta_1, \beta_2, \beta_3 be the roots of the equation x3+233x2−19x+7=0x^3 + 233x^2 - 19x + 7 = 0. A 3×33 \times 3 matrix MM is defined such that its (i,j)(i, j)-th entry is given by mij=sin⁡2(αi+βj)+cos⁡2(αi−βj)m_{ij} = \sin^2(\alpha_i + \beta_j) + \cos^2(\alpha_i - \beta_j) for 1≤i,j≤31 \le i, j \le 3. Find the value of det⁡(M)\det(M).

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Let α=(∑r=011(11r))(∏k=110cos⁡2k−1π1025)\alpha = \left( \sum_{r=0}^{11} \binom{11}{r} \right) \left( \prod_{k=1}^{10} \cos \frac{2^{k-1} \pi}{1025} \right) and β=∑k=05(5k)(−1)k(32)k(12)5−k\beta = \sum_{k=0}^{5} \binom{5}{k} (-1)^k \left(\frac{3}{2}\right)^k \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^{5-k}. Find the sum of all integers xx satisfying the inequality (x−α)2(x−β)2(x−4)(x−6)≤0(x - \alpha)^2 (x - \beta)^2 (x - 4) (x - 6) \le 0

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Evaluate the integral: I=∫0π∣sin⁡2x∣+8cos⁡2x5+4cos⁡2xdxI = \int_0^\pi \frac{|\sin 2x| + 8\cos^2 x}{5 + 4\cos 2x} dx

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Let LL be a line passing through the point P(3,4,5)P(3, 4, 5) with direction cosines (l,m,n)(l, m, n). The line LL intersects the line L1:x−1=y−2=z−3L_1: x-1 = y-2 = z-3 at exactly one point, and also intersects the line L2:x1=y2=z3L_2: \frac{x}{1} = \frac{y}{2} = \frac{z}{3} at exactly one point. If SS is the set of all possible values of mm, then SS is equal to:

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Let f(x)=exp⁡(2∫0xdtsin⁡t−cos⁡t)f(x) = \exp\left( \sqrt{2} \int_{0}^{x} \frac{dt}{\sin t - \cos t} \right). Evaluate the limit: L=lim⁡x→π4f(x)∣x−π4∣+(x−π4)2sin⁡(1x−π4)L = \lim_{x \to \frac{\pi}{4}} \frac{f(x)}{\left| x - \frac{\pi}{4} \right| + \left(x - \frac{\pi}{4}\right)^2 \sin\left(\frac{1}{x - \frac{\pi}{4}}\right)}

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Let AA be the set of all positive integers which are multiples of 22 or 33. Consider the function S(θ)=∑n∈A(−1)nsin⁡nθS(\theta) = \sum_{n \in A} (-1)^n \sin^n \theta for θ∈(π2,π)\theta \in \left( \frac{\pi}{2}, \pi \right). If I=∫2π/35π/6S(θ)+sin⁡3θ1−sin⁡6θ dθI = \int_{2\pi/3}^{5\pi/6} \sqrt{ S(\theta) + \frac{\sin^3 \theta}{1-\sin^6 \theta} } \, d\theta then the value of eIe^I is

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Let P1P_1 and P2P_2 be two planes defined by the equations: P1:x1−sin⁡2θ+y1+sin⁡2θ+z=2P_1: x \sqrt{1-\sin 2\theta} + y \sqrt{1+\sin 2\theta} + z = \sqrt{2} P2:x1+sin⁡2θ+y1−sin⁡2θ−z=2P_2: x \sqrt{1+\sin 2\theta} + y \sqrt{1-\sin 2\theta} - z = \sqrt{2} where θ∈[0,π2]\theta \in \left[0, \frac{\pi}{2}\right]. Let L(θ)L(\theta) be the line of intersection of the planes P1P_1 and P2P_2, and let ϕ(θ)\phi(\theta) be the acute angle between the line L(θ)L(\theta) and the xyxy-plane. The value of the integral ∫0π/2tan⁡2ϕ(θ) dθ\int_0^{\pi/2} \tan^2 \phi(\theta) \, d\theta is:

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Let f(x)=sin⁡([x2])f(x) = \sin([x^2]), where [⋅][ \cdot ] denotes the greatest integer function. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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Find the complete set of all real values of aa for which the equation ∣3sin⁡x−cos⁡x∣+∣sin⁡x+3cos⁡x∣=ax2−2ax+a+22|\sqrt{3} \sin x - \cos x| + |\sin x + \sqrt{3} \cos x| = a x^2 - 2a x + a + 2\sqrt{2} has at least one real solution.

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