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If cot A = k, then sin A is equal to:(presume that A is an acute angle)1. \(\frac{k^2}{\sqrt {1+k^2}}\)2. \(\frac{1}{k}\)3. \(-\frac{1}{k}\)4. \(\frac{1}{\sqrt {1+k^2}}\)

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : \(\frac{1}{\sqrt {1+k^2}}\)

Given:

cot A = k

Formula:

cot A = Base/Perpendicular

sin A = Perpendicular/Hypotenuse 

(Hypotenuse)2 = (Base)2 + (Perpendicular)2

Calculation:

cot A = k/1

⇒ Base/Perpendicular = k/1

⇒ Base = k and Perpendicular = 1

(Hypotenuse)2 = (Base)2 + (Perpendicular)2

⇒ (Hypotenuse)2 = k2 + 12

⇒ Hypotenuse = √(1 + K2)

Now, sin A = 1/√(1 + k2)



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