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  1. If 0 ≤ θ ≤ 90° and 4 cos²θ – 4 √3 cos θ + 3 = 0 then the value of θ is
    1. 30°
    2. 45°
    3. 90°
    4. 60°
Correct Option: A

4 cos²θ – 4√3 cosθ + 3 = 0
⇒ (2cosθ)2 – 2.2 cosθ. √3 + (√3)² = 0
⇒ (2cosθ – √3)² = 0
⇒ 2 cosθ – √3 = 0
⇒ 2 cosθ = √3

⇒ cosθ =
3
= cos 30°
2

⇒ θ = 30°



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