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If $\sin \theta+\operatorname{cosec} \theta=2$, then $\sin ^2 \theta+\operatorname{cosec}^2 \theta=$
MathematicsTrigonometric Ratios & IdentitiesJEE Main
Options:
  • A 1
  • B 4
  • C 2
  • D None of these
Solution:
2518 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 2
$\begin{aligned}
\sin ^2 \theta+\operatorname{cosec}^2 \theta & =(\sin \theta+\operatorname{cosec} \theta)^2-2 \sin \theta \operatorname{cosec} \theta \\
& =(2)^2-2=4-2=2, \text { since }(\sin \theta+\operatorname{cosec} \theta)=2 .
\end{aligned}$

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