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The value of sin230 – sin240 + sin245 – sin255 – sin235 + sin245 – sin250 + sin260 is:

Options

A

4

B

0

C

1

D

2

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Correct Answer :

Option B

0

0

Solution :

To find the value of the given expression, we can write it down clearly:
E=sin230°-sin240°+sin245°-sin255°-sin235°+sin245°-sin250°+sin260°

We can group the terms to simplify the calculation:
E=(sin230°+sin260°)+(sin245°+sin245��)-(sin240°+sin250°)-(sin235°+sin255°)

Now, let's simplify each grouped pair using trigonometric properties:

1. First Pair:
We know the standard values of sin30°=12 and sin60°=32.
Therefore:
sin230°+sin260°=(12)2+(32)2=14+34=1

2. Second Pair:
We know the standard value of sin45°=12.
Therefore:
sin245°+sin245°=(12)2+(12)2=12+12=1

3. Third Pair:
Using the complementary angle formula, sin(90°-θ)=cosθ:
sin50°=sin(90°-40°)=cos40°
Thus, using the identity sin2θ+cos2θ=1:
sin240°+sin250°=sin240°+cos240°=1

4. Fourth Pair:
Similarly, for the complementary angle of 55°:
sin55°=sin(90°-35°)=cos35°
Thus:
sin235°+sin255°=sin235°+cos235°=1

Substitute these values back into the grouped expression:
E=1+1-1-1=0

Thus, the value of the given expression is 0.

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