JEE Mathematics · Medium

Limits and Continuity: Mixed MCQ

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MixedMediumQuestion 240019

Question

lim(x→π/2) (1 − sin x)/cos²x equals:
  1. A
    1/2
    Correct
  2. B
    1
  3. C
    0
  4. D

Correct answer

1/2

Explanation

cos²x = 1 − sin²x = (1−sin x)(1+sin x). So (1−sin x)/cos²x = 1/(1+sin x). At x = π/2: 1/(1+1) = 1/2.