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Let $x \in(0,1)$. The set of all $x$ such that $\sin ^{-1} x>\cos ^{-1} x$, is the interval:
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Options:
  • A
    $\left(\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right)$
  • B
    $\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, 1\right)$
  • C
    $(0,1)$
  • D
    $\left(0, \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right)$
Solution:
1512 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is:
$\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, 1\right)$
Given $\sin ^{-1} x>\cos ^{-1} x$ where $x \in(0,1)$
$$
\begin{aligned}
&\Rightarrow \sin ^{-1} x>\frac{\pi}{2}-\sin ^{-1} x \\
&\Rightarrow 2 \sin ^{-1} x>\frac{\pi}{2} \Rightarrow \sin ^{-1} x>\frac{\pi}{4} \\
&\Rightarrow x>\sin \frac{\pi}{4} \Rightarrow x>\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}
\end{aligned}
$$
Maximum value of $\sin ^{-1} x$ is $\frac{\pi}{2}$
So, maximum value of $x$ is 1 . So, $x \in\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, 1\right)$

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