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MathsHardNumerical2024 · 04 Apr Shift 2

Q82.Let S = {sin2 2θ : (sin4 θ + cos4 θ)x2 + (sin 2θ)x + (sin6 θ + cos6 θ) = 0 has real roots }. If α and β be the smallest and largest elements of the set S , respectively, then 3 ((α −2)2 + (β −1)2) equals _________

What This Question Tests

This question tests the application of the discriminant condition for real roots to a quadratic equation with trigonometric coefficients, requiring extensive use of trigonometric identities to simplify and find the range of sin²2θ.

Concepts Tested

Discriminant of a quadratic equationTrigonometric identitiesRange of trigonometric functions

Formulas Used

D = b² - 4ac ≥ 0

sin²θ + cos²θ = 1

sin2θ = 2sinθcosθ

sin⁴θ + cos⁴θ = 1 - 2sin²θcos²θ

sin⁶θ + cos⁶θ = 1 - 3sin²θcos²θ

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