If angle (theta) is 135o, evaluate cos(theta)
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A.
(frac{1}{2}) -
B.
(frac{sqrt{2}}{2}) -
C.
(-frac{sqrt{2}}{2}) -
D.
(-frac{1}{2})
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
(theta) = 135o
Cos 135o = Cos(90 + 45)o
= cos90ocos45o – sin90osin45o
= 0cos45o – (1 x (frac{sqrt{2}}{2}))
= (-frac{sqrt{2}}{2})
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