Question
Mathematics Question on Integrals of Some Particular Functions
∫cos2xsecxdx is equal to
A
2sin−1(tanx)+C
B
tan−1(2tanx)+C
C
sin−1(tanx)+C
D
21sin−1(tanx)+C
Answer
sin−1(tanx)+C
Explanation
Solution
Let I=∫cos2xsecxdx
=∫1+tan2x1−tan2xsecxdx
=∫1−tan2xsec2xdx
Put tanx=t
⇒sec2xdx=dt
∴I=∫1−t2dt
=sin−1t+C
=sin−1(tanx)+C