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Class 12 Maths · Inverse Trigonometric Functions · Short Answer #46

Evaluate \(\cos^{-1}[\cos(2\pi/3)]+\sin^{-1}[\sin(2\pi/3)]\).

✅ Step-by-Step Solution

Final Answer: π
  1. Since 2π/3∈[0,π], arccos(cos2π/3)=2π/3.
  2. For arcsine, sin(2π/3)=sin(π/3), with π/3 in its principal interval; that term is π/3.
  3. The sum is 2π/3+π/3=π.

📋 CBSE Stepwise Marking Scheme

  • [0.5 marks] Since 2π/3∈[0,π], arccos(cos2π/3)=2π/3.
  • [1 mark] For arcsine, sin(2π/3)=sin(π/3), with π/3 in its principal interval; that term is π/3.
  • [0.5 marks] The sum is 2π/3+π/3=π.

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