Select the incorrect formula from the following Options.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Sec2θ + Cos2θ = 1.
Put θ = 45°
1. Sec2θ - tan2θ = 1
⇒ Sec245 - tan245 = 1
⇒ (√2)2 - 1 = 1
⇒ 1 = 1
L.H.S. = R.H.S.
2. Sin2θ + Cos2θ = 1
⇒ Sin245 + Cos245 = 1
⇒ (1/√2)2 + (1/√2)2 = 1
⇒ 1 = 1
L.H.S. = R.H.S
3. Cosec2θ - Cot2θ = 1
⇒ Cosec245 - Cot245 = 1
⇒ (√2)2 - 1 = 1
⇒ 1 = 1
L.H.S. = R.H.S.
4. Sec2θ + Cos2θ = 1
⇒ Sec245 + Cos245 = 1
⇒ (√2)2 + (1/√2)2 = 1
⇒ 2 + 1/2 = 1
⇒ 5/2 = 1
L.H.S. ≠ R.H.S.
So, the fourth formula is wrong.