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In `Delta ABC`, if a=2, b=3 and `sin A =(2)/(3)`. Then, cos C is equal to

A

`(1)/(2)`

B

`(2)/(3)`

C

`(2)/(sqrt(13))`

D

`(1)/(sqrt(13))`

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To solve the problem step by step, we will use the sine rule and properties of triangles. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Given Information**: - In triangle ABC, we have: - \( a = 2 \) - \( b = 3 \) - \( \sin A = \frac{2}{3} \) 2. **Using the Sine Rule**: The sine rule states that: \[ \frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B} = \frac{c}{\sin C} \] We can express \( \sin B \) in terms of \( \sin A \): \[ \frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B} \] Rearranging gives: \[ \sin B = \frac{b \cdot \sin A}{a} \] 3. **Substituting the Values**: Now, substituting the known values: \[ \sin B = \frac{3 \cdot \frac{2}{3}}{2} \] Simplifying this: \[ \sin B = \frac{3 \cdot 2}{3 \cdot 2} = 1 \] 4. **Finding Angle B**: Since \( \sin B = 1 \), we have: \[ B = \sin^{-1}(1) = 90^\circ \] 5. **Finding Angle C**: Using the property of triangles, the sum of angles in a triangle is \( 180^\circ \): \[ A + B + C = 180^\circ \] Substituting the known values: \[ A + 90^\circ + C = 180^\circ \] Rearranging gives: \[ C = 180^\circ - 90^\circ - A = 90^\circ - A \] 6. **Finding \( \cos C \)**: We know that: \[ C = 90^\circ - A \] Therefore, using the co-function identity: \[ \cos C = \sin A \] 7. **Substituting the Value of \( \sin A \)**: From the given information: \[ \sin A = \frac{2}{3} \] Thus: \[ \cos C = \frac{2}{3} \] ### Final Answer: \[ \cos C = \frac{2}{3} \]
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