Question
Question: If \(\left( {1 - \cos A} \right)\left( {1 - \cos B} \right)\left( {1 - \cos C} \right) = \sin A\sin ...
If (1−cosA)(1−cosB)(1−cosC)=sinAsinBsinC, then find the value of (1+cosA)(1+cosB)(1+cosC)=
a) cosAcosBcosC
b) sinAsinBsinC
c) −cosAcosBcosC
d) −sinAsinBsinC
Solution
Here we will use the basic trigonometric identities for equating both the sides of = sign, so that we can reach to the solution. To solve this problem, we need to remember the formulas of trigonometry & apply those attentively.
Complete step-by-step answer:
Given- (1−cosA)(1−cosB)(1−cosC)=sinAsinBsinC
We have to find here 1−cosθ=2sin22θ.
We know some formulas from sub multiple angles of trigonometry & generally we apply these formulas in case half of the angles are involved in the question along with different trigonometric functions -
sinθ=2sin2θcos2θ
sinθ=2sin2θcos2θ
1+cosθ=2cos22θ
From the given condition, we have
(1−cosA)(1−cosB)(1−cosC)=sinAsinBsinC
2sin22A.2sin22B.2sin22C=sinAsinBsinC
[ applying formula 1−cosθ=2sin22θ]
⇒8sin22Asin22Bsin22C=2sin2Acos2A.2sin2Bcos2B.2sin2Ccos2C ⇒8sin22Asin22Bsin22C=2sin2Acos2A.2sin2Bcos2B.2sin2Ccos2C
[ multiplying all the numerical multiples in one side & sinθ=2sin2θcos2θ on the other ]
⇒8sin22Asin22Bsin22C=8sin2Acos2A.sin2Bcos2B.sin2Ccos2C
[ dividing 8sin2Asin2Bsin2Cfrom both sides.]
⇒sin2Asin2Bsin2C=cos2Acos2Bcos2C
Squaring both sides, we have
sin22Asin22Bsin22C=cos22Acos22Bcos22C…………. (1)
Now,
(1+cosA)(1+cosB)(1+cosC)
=2cos22A.2cos22B.2cos22C[ Getting all the numerical multiples multiplied]
=8cos22Acos22Bcos22C
=8sin22Asin22Bsin22C [Putting the value of cos22Acos22Bcos22C from eq. (1)]
=2sin22A.2sin22B.2sin22C
[ To get in such form so that having formula 1−cosθ=2sin22θcan be applied ]
=(1−cosA)(1−cosB)(1−cosC)
=sinAsinBsinC
Hence, the correct option is B.
Note: To solve this we should have concepts & formulas very clear in our mind. In this type of problem, one should take the hint from the given condition in the question and apply it to obtain the solution. Thus, all the trigonometric identities should be remembered. There is a high chance of getting confused while using formulas in different places.
Formulas should be remembered are:
1−cosθ=2sin22θ
sinθ=2sin2θcos2θ
1+cosθ=2cos22θ