Railways PYQCBT 1 2020

RRB NTPC · Question 63

2(sin^6θ + cos^6θ) - 3(sin4θ + cos4θ) is equal to:

  1. 0

  2. -1

  3. 2

  4. 1

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Answer: (B) -1

Explanation

sin⁶θ + cos⁶θ = 1 − 3sin²θcos²θ and sin⁴θ + cos⁴θ = 1 − 2sin²θcos²θ. So the expression = 2 − 6s²c² − 3 + 6s²c² = −1.