If cosec2θ (cosθ - 1) (1 + cosθ) = k, then what is the value of k?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. -1.
cosec2 θ (cos θ - 1)(1 + cos θ) = k
⇒ cosec2 θ (1 - cos θ)(1 + cos θ) = -k
⇒ cosec2 θ (1 - cos2 θ) = -k
⇒ cosec2 θ × sin2 θ = -k [Using Sin2 α + Cos2 α = 1]
⇒ 1 = -k [Using Cosec α = ]
⇒ k = -1