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  1. The value of θ (0 ≤ θ ≤ 90°) satisfying 2 sin²θ = 3 cos θ is
    1. 60°
    2. 30°
    3. 90°
    4. 45°
Correct Option: A

2 sin²θ = 3 cosθ
⇒ 2(1 – cos²θ) = 3 cosθ
⇒ 2 – 2cos²θ = 3 cosθ
⇒ 2 cos²θ + 3cosθ – 2 = 0
⇒ 2 cos²θ + 4 cosθ – cos θ – 2 = 0
⇒ 2 cosθ (cosθ + 2) –1(cosθ + 2) = 0
⇒ (2cosθ – 1) (cosθ + 2) = 0
⇒ 2 cosθ – 1 = 0 because cosθ + 2 ≠ 0
⇒ 2 cosθ = 1

⇒ cos θ =
1
= cos60°
2

⇒ θ = 60°



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