If sin3θ=sinθ, how many solutions exist such that −2π<θ<2π ?
A
8
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B
9
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C
5
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D
7
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Solution
The correct option is A 8 We have, sin3θ=sinθ ⇒sin3θ−sinθ=0 ⇒2cos(3θ+θ2)sin(3θ−θ2)=0 ⇒cos2θ.sinθ=0 ⇒cos2θ=0 or sinθ=0 ⇒θ=(2n+1)π4orθ=nπ,n∈I ∴θ=±π4,±3π4,±5π4,±7π4,0,±π (∵−2π<θ<2π) Thus, total number of solutions 11