Suppose we are given
cos -1 (1/2)
Β
Principal value of cos -1 (1/2) means
the angle x where cos xΒ = 1/2
Β
We use this table for our help
| Β |
Range |
Positive |
Negative |
|
sin -1 |
[-Ο/2, Ο/2] |
ΞΈ |
Β β ΞΈ |
|
cos -1 |
[0,Ο] |
ΞΈ |
Β Ο β ΞΈ |
|
tan -1 |
(-Ο/2, Ο/2) |
ΞΈ |
Β β ΞΈ |
Β
And we follow these steps
- Put y = cos -1 (1/2)
- So, cos y = 1/2
- Now ignore the signs and find value ofΒ ΞΈ
- Using the table, Find principal value according to the table
Β
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