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A ladder makes an anglesof `60^(@)` with the ground when placed against a wall. If the foot of the ladder is `2m` away from the wall, the length of the ladder is

A

`4/sqrt(2)`

B

`4sqrt(3)`

C

`2sqrt(2)m`

D

4m

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  2. If tantheta=a/x, then the value of x/(sqrt(a^(2)+x^(2))) =………… .

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  3. If x=asectheta,y=btantheta, then the value of x^(2)/a^(2)-y^(2)/b^(2)=...

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  9. In the adjoining figure, sintheta=15/17. Then BC=……… .

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  10. (1+tan^(2)theta)(1-sintheta)(1+sintheta)=………… .

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  11. (1+cot^(2)theta)(1-costheta)(1+costheta)=……… .

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  12. (cos^(2)theta-1)(cot^(2)theta+1)+1=………….. .

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  14. The value of sin^(2)theta+(1)/(1+tan^(2)theta) is equal to

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  15. 9tan^(2)theta-9sec^(2)theta=………… .

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