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Simplify $\sqrt{(1 - \sin^2\theta) \div (1 - \cos^2\theta)}$

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RRB NTPC 2015 CBT 1 Question Paper (29-Mar-2016) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is
$\cot \theta$

To simplify the expression $\sqrt{(1 - \sin^2\theta) \div (1 - \cos^2\theta)}$, we use fundamental trigonometric identities.

Simplification Steps

  1. Recall the Pythagorean identity: $\sin^2\theta + \cos^2\theta = 1$.
  2. From this identity, derive two useful forms:
    • $1 - \sin^2\theta = \cos^2\theta$
    • $1 - \cos^2\theta = \sin^2\theta$
  3. Substitute these into the expression under the square root: $ \sqrt{\frac{\cos^2\theta}{\sin^2\theta}} $
  4. Simplify the fraction inside the square root: $ \sqrt{\left(\frac{\cos\theta}{\sin\theta}\right)^2} $
  5. Simplify the square root. Assuming $\frac{\cos\theta}{\sin\theta}$ is non-negative or considering the principal value: $ \frac{\cos\theta}{\sin\theta} $
  6. Recognize the final trigonometric ratio: $ \cot\theta $

Final Result

The simplified form of the expression $\sqrt{(1 - \sin^2\theta) \div (1 - \cos^2\theta)}$ is $\cot\theta$.

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