UI Post-UTME Mathematics 2023 (Model questions) Question 16

Question 16

Trigonometry

What is the value of sin2 θ + cos2 θ

  1. A.1
  2. B.0
  3. C.−1
  4. D.depends on θ
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (1)

Explanation

This is the Pythagorean identity: sin²θ + cos²θ = 1 for every θ.